# Mathew Pitsch

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{{Short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Mat Pitsch
| state_senate        = Arkansas
| district            = 8th
| term_start          = January 14, 2019
| term_end            = January 9, 2023
| predecessor         = Frank Glidewell
| successor           = [Stephanie Flowers](/source/Stephanie_Flowers)
| office1             = Majority Leader of the [Arkansas House of Representatives](/source/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives)
| term_start1         = January 9, 2017
| term_end1           = March 26, 2018
| predecessor1        = [Ken Bragg](/source/Ken_Bragg)
| successor1          = [Marcus Richmond](/source/Marcus_Richmond)
| state_house2        = Arkansas
| district2           = 76th
| term_start2         = January 2015
| term_end2           = January 14, 2019
| predecessor2        = [Denny Altes](/source/Denny_Altes)
| successor2          = [Cindy Crawford](/source/Cindy_Crawford_(politician))
| birth_date          = {{birth based on age as of date |57 |2021|02|03}}
| birth_place         = [Buffalo, Wyoming](/source/Buffalo%2C_Wyoming), U.S.
| death_date          = 
| death_place         = 
| party               = [Republican](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States))
| spouse              = Seanna
| children            = 4
| education           = [Missouri University of Science and Technology](/source/Missouri_University_of_Science_and_Technology) ([BS](/source/Bachelor_of_Science), [MS](/source/Master_of_Science))
}}
'''Mathew W.''' "'''Mat'''" '''Pitsch''' (born {{birth based on age as of date |57 |2021|02|03 |noage=1}})<ref>{{cite news |last=Wickline |first=Michael R. |date=February 3, 2021 |title=Senator first to get in treasurer '22 race |url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/feb/03/senator-first-to-get-in-treasurer-22-race/ |work=[Arkansas Democrat-Gazette](/source/Arkansas_Democrat-Gazette) |location=Little Rock, AR |quote=Pitsch, 57, is executive director of the Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority. }}</ref> is an American politician who most recently served as a member of the [Arkansas Senate](/source/Arkansas_Senate) from the 8th district. Elected in November 2018, he was in office from January 14, 2019 to January 9, 2023. Pitsch was a member of the [Arkansas House of Representatives](/source/Arkansas_House_of_Representatives) from 2015 to 2019.

== Early life and education ==
Pitsch was born in [Buffalo, Wyoming](/source/Buffalo%2C_Wyoming) and raised in [Fort Smith, Arkansas](/source/Fort_Smith%2C_Arkansas). He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in engineering management from the [Missouri University of Science and Technology](/source/Missouri_University_of_Science_and_Technology).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mathew Pitsch|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Mathew_Pitsch|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Mat Pitsch's Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/136708/mat-pitsch|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Vote Smart}}</ref> The university honored Pitsch in 2005, including him among the first inductees into its Academy of Engineering Management.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://news.mst.edu/2005/04/new_academy_to_honor_outstandi/ |title=New academy to honor outstanding professionals in engineering management |date=April 28, 2005 |work=Missouri University of Science and Technology |access-date=November 13, 2021 }}</ref>

== Career ==
Prior to entering politics, Pitsch worked as the executive director of Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority and dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at the [University of Arkansas–Fort Smith](/source/University_of_Arkansas%E2%80%93Fort_Smith). He was elected to the [Arkansas Senate](/source/Arkansas_Senate) in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mathew Pitsch|url=https://senate.arkansas.gov/senators/mathew-pitsch/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926122909/https://senate.arkansas.gov/senators/mathew-pitsch/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2020|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Arkansas Senate|language=en}}</ref>

In February 2021, Pitsch declared his candidacy for [treasurer of Arkansas](/source/treasurer_of_Arkansas) in the 2022 election.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 1, 2021|title=Sen. Mathew Pitsch to run for Arkansas Treasurer|url=https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/politics/senator-mat-pitsch-campaign-arkansas-treasurer/527-94254f74-b4f4-4b77-8742-9b1efc0f949d|access-date=2021-09-25|website=5newsonline.com|language=en-US}}</ref> He was endorsed by incumbent treasurer [Dennis Milligan](/source/Dennis_Milligan).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://katv.com/news/local/treasurer-dennis-milligan-endorses-pitsch-over-lowery-in-gop-primary-arkansas-mat-fort-smith-mark-maumelle-republican-auditor-state-election-candidates-financial-gains-public-duty-money-safe-secure-leadership-legacy-experience-talk-business-politics-tbp |title=Treasurer Dennis Milligan endorses Pitsch over Lowery in GOP primary |date=May 4, 2022 |work=[KATV](/source/KATV) |access-date=January 31, 2023 }}</ref>  In the Republican primary, Pitsch lost the nomination nearly 3:1 to Arkansas House representative [Mark Lowery](/source/Mark_Lowery).<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/elections/results/race/2022-05-24-other-R-AR-5741/ |title=2022 Arkansas Treasurer Republican Primary Results: Treasurer |newspaper=USA Today |access-date=June 8, 2022 }}</ref>

By June 2023, Pitsch became the director of government affairs for the [secretary of state](/source/Secretary_of_State_of_Arkansas)'s office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocument?path=%2FAssembly%2FMeeting+Attachments%2F000%2F26002%2FExhibit+F+-+ALC+Executive+Report+-+June+15%2C+2023.pdf |title=Report of the Executive Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council |date=June 16, 2023 |access-date=October 5, 2024 |quote=Co-Chair Wardlaw recognized Mr. Mathew Pitsch, Director of Government Affairs, Secretary of State's Office}}</ref>

== References ==
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{{s-aft|after=[Marcus Richmond](/source/Marcus_Richmond)}}
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Category:21st-century members of the Arkansas General Assembly

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