Advisory Board Member
Matt Kiessling is the Managing Director of State Affairs in the American Gas Association’s Government Affairs and Public Policy group. He leads the Association’s state government affairs and state regulatory efforts, supporting AGA’s public policy priorities and state advocacy initiatives across the country. Matt brings to AGA more than two decades of experience directing successful public policy efforts.
Prior to joining AGA, Matt led state and local affairs for a technology-focused trade association, where he guided the organization’s in-state lobbying and advocacy efforts across the country. Earlier in his career, Matt oversaw multifaceted advocacy campaigns for a global public affairs firm, and he has served in various strategic and management roles on state and federal political campaigns.
Matt attended West Virginia University and is a graduate of the University of Idaho’s Energy Executive program. He serves on the Board of Directors for the NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures and holds various leadership and advisory roles in state legislative and government affairs organizations throughout the country. Matt resides in Fairfax, Virginia with his wife and three daughters.