Matt Allen

Matt Allen is a highly experienced forestry and vegetation management professional, currently serving as a Senior Forester at Portland General Electric since October 2022, where collaboration on the Advanced Wildfire Risk Reduction program and development of tree risk mitigation practices are key responsibilities. As the Founder and Small Business Owner of Matthews Tree Care LLC since March 2005, Matt has successfully developed three-year business plans and managed annual budgets. Previous roles include Senior Vegetation Management Inspector at Coleman Environmental Engineering, where standard operating procedures were established, and Tree Risk Assessor at Mason, Bruce & Girard, where leadership in assessing wildfire hazards was demonstrated. With a background in crew leadership and safety coordination, Matt has accumulated extensive experience in tree care, complemented by an educational foundation in business administration including multiple degrees from George Fox University.