Matthew Chaney

Matthew Chaney has a diverse range of work experience. Matthew is currently working as a PE Operator in the Southeast Region for Apex Service Partners. Matthew is also the President of Veteran Air - Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration. Prior to these roles, they served as a Fellow at The Honor Foundation. Matthew's military experience includes roles such as Chief of Staff and Special Forces Battalion Commander at the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Commander of a Multinational Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan, Director of Future Operations and Plans, and Executive Officer to the Commanding General at the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). Matthew also held various positions at the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Matthew Chaney has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Military Academy at West Point, which they obtained from 1997 to 2001. In 1999, they also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy. Matthew pursued further education by obtaining a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree with a focus on Economic Development and International Security from the University of Chicago, which they completed from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, in 2012, they briefly attended Tel Aviv University and obtained a Master of Public Policy degree with a specialization in Security and Diplomacy.