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Pitsch was born in [[Buffalo, Wyoming]] and raised in [[Fort Smith, Arkansas]]. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in engineering management from the [[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|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Vote Smart}}</ref> |
Pitsch was born in [[Buffalo, Wyoming]] and raised in [[Fort Smith, Arkansas]]. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in engineering management from the [[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|url-status=live|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> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
Revision as of 17:40, 13 November 2021
Mat Pitsch | |
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Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 8th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Frank Glidewell |
Majority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Ken Bragg |
Succeeded by | Marcus Richmond |
Personal details | |
Born | Buffalo, Wyoming, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Seanna |
Children | 4 |
Education | Missouri University of Science and Technology (BS, MS) |
Mathew "Mat" Pitsch (born [when?]) is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas Senate from the 8th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 14, 2019.
Early life and education
Pitsch was born in Buffalo, Wyoming and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.[1][2] The university honored Pitsch in 2005, including him among the first inductees into its Academy of Engineering Management.[3]
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. He was elected to the Arkansas Senate in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019.[4]
In February 2021, Pitsch declared his candidacy for treasurer of Arkansas in the 2022 election.[5]
References
- ^ "Mathew Pitsch". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ^ "Mat Pitsch's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "New academy to honor outstanding professionals in engineering management". Missouri University of Science and Technology. April 28, 2005. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
- ^ "Mathew Pitsch". Arkansas Senate. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
- ^ "Sen. Mathew Pitsch to run for Arkansas Treasurer". 5newsonline.com. February 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-25.
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