Governor Greg Abbott announced on Mar. 23 the reappointment of Matthew Powell to the Business Advisory Council to the Texas Division of Emergency Management, with a term set to expire on February 1, 2030. The council provides advice and expertise to help state and local governments support businesses in recovering from disasters.
Powell is principal at Powell Strategic Communications/Powell Municipal and has served Cedar Park for thirteen years on its city council, including three terms as mayor. His background also includes roles as economic development director for Liberty Hill and six years on the CAMPO Executive Committee. He completed Future Leaders Training with the Texas Economic Development Council and holds degrees from California Lutheran University and Concordia University Texas.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to Texas leading the nation in jobs growth and record employment levels. The office maintains its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building, according to the official website.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott received recognition when Abbott was named among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024, according to the official website. Since his election in 2014, Greg Abbott has led this office, which focuses on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling, and southern border security according to information provided by the official website.
The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivers services statewide across Texas through its authority as reported by its official website. Powell’s continued role on this advisory council is positioned within these broader efforts by state leadership.
