William Matney started working as a legislative analyst on Nov. 4, 2024.
Matney will be providing information — such as background and notes on bills — to the association's staff.
An Army National Guardsman, Matney joined the Virginia Guard in 2023. He currently attends the Virginia Guard's officer candidate school.
Before joining NGAUS, Matney worked as a legislative correspondent for Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas. He also worked as a staff assistant for Reps. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, and Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas.
Matney received a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in political science from the University of Georgia.
He resides in Springfield, Virginia.