Matt McCauley

Senior Vice President, Regional Development

CURRENT FOCUS

As the Senior Vice President of Regional Development, Matt leads the MEDC’s field-based team of business development and community development managers. He and the MEDC Regional Development Team is passionate about the unique needs and assets of every region of the state, appreciating the diversity of Michigan’s people and places, while also embracing a partnership approach to economic development.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Much of Matt’s professional history is centered around building and leading multi-disciplinary teams, using strength-based and change management approaches to drive economic growth across communities and regions. Considered a proven leader in his field, he also has a rich background of advocacy on behalf of rural and diverse communities, having provided previous Senate testimony on the U.S. Farm Bill around sustainable development practices.

EDUCATION/PERSONAL

He has degrees in business and public administration from Grand Valley State University, an executive economic development certification from Harvard University, and is a previous German Marshall Fund Urban and Regional Policy Fellow.