Matthew Gagnon

Matthew Gagnon serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Policy Institute, overseeing daily operations and strategic direction for the influential free market policy think tank since August 2014. Gagnon is also a radio host for WGAN Morning News and a columnist for the Bangor Daily News, roles held since June 2016 and August 2011 respectively. Previous experience includes positions such as Director of Digital Strategy for the Republican Governors Association, Senior Project Manager at MXM, and various roles in communications and digital strategy for political entities, including a U.S. Senator and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Matthew Gagnon holds a Master of Arts in Economics from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Maine.