William M. Harriss

CAMPO business appointee - William M. “Matt” Harriss is the chief financial officer for the Butler Family Interests, which handles the business and personal affairs for the family of former Austin Mayor Roy A. Butler. In that capacity, Harriss oversees the financial and administrative team for Capitol Wright Distributing, the 17th largest wholesale beverage distributorship in the United States, with more than 500 employees and 5,000 customers. In addition, he handles a number of real estate investments across Central Texas on behalf of the family.

Previously, Harriss has served as administrator for a large law firm in Austin, as assistant dean for business affairs at the University of Texas School of Law, and as a controller with the Belton K. Johnson Interests in San Antonio. In addition, Harriss currently devotes time to the Trail Foundation, Austin Pets Alive, and the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy.