Matters of State Strategies Names Matt Capalby As VP of Government Affairs

PHOENIX , March 29 /Businesswire/ - Longtime Arizona political veteran Matt Capalby has joined the team at Matters of State Strategies as VP of Government Affairs.

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Matt Capalby is a third-generation native of Kingman, Arizona, and a military veteran. He has over 30 years of experience in Arizona’s political and public policy arena. Capalby served in former Arizona Governor Napolitano's administration, as the Northern Arizona Regional Director for the Department of Environmental Quality and a Policy Advisor.

Before that, he served as the Assistant Director of the Mohave County Economic Development Authority, as a planning and zoning commissioner, a municipal utilities commissioner, and a commercial development project manager. He has extensive experience on issues relating to state legislative affairs, economic development, natural resource management, land use, and regulatory issues.

Capalby is a former Vice-Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party and has been involved in numerous municipal, state, and federal campaigns. In 2006, he served as former Governor Napolitano's Northern Arizona Campaign Director, He most recently served union and progressive interests at the local level and the State Capitol.

Capalby will work alongside Democratic Party Hall of Famer Jeanne Lunn (VP | Campaign Compliance) former Ad Person of the Year Ted Anderson (Partner | President), and Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40 inductee Matt Grodsky (Partner | VP).

“I’m looking forward to hitting the ground running,” said Capalby, “I am excited to be joining the team that ran the campaign for Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and has done so much great work for Arizona.”

VP Jeanne Lunn praised Capalby, “We’re thrilled to have Matt on board. He’s had a storied career and his immeasurable work on behalf of labor in our state is remarkable. We couldn’t be happier to have him as part of our team.”

Matters of State Strategies caught fire in 2022 with the election of Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. As the political branch of Anderson Advertising, the firm boasts nearly 20 staff members and agency affiliates. It represents both political and government clientele.

More About Matters of State Strategies:

Matters of State Strategies is a leading public relations firm specializing in strategic communications, government affairs, and political campaign management. With a dedicated team of experts, the company offers tailored solutions that drive results, enhance brand reputation, and achieve clients' objectives. Matters of State Strategies is committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering impactful campaigns.

In 2023, Matters of State swept at The Arizona Capitol Times Awards, winning Best Public Relations Firm, Best PR Person: Matt Grodsky, Best Campaign Manager: Jeanne Lunn, and Best Overall Campaign: Fontes for AZ. The firm also garnered Reed, AAPC Pollie awards, and was a finalist for Best New Firm by Campaigns & Elections.

For more information about Matters of State Strategies and its award-winning services, please visit: https://www.mattersofstatestrategies.com/

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