Background

Salmon, Matt was born on January 21, 1958 in Salt Lake City. Son of Robert James and Gloria (Aagard) Salmon.

Education

Bachelor in English Literature, Arizona State University, 1981. Master of Arts in Public Administration, Brigham Young University, 1986.

Career

Manager public affairs United States West, Phoenix, 1988-1994. Member Arizona State Senate, Mesa, 1990-1994, United States Congress from 1st Arizona district, Washington, 1995-2001. Member international relations and science committees, assistant major whip.

Executive vice president Associated Public-Safety Communications Officers Worldwide, Scottsdale, Arizona, since 2001. Chairman Arizona State Republican Party, since 2006.

Achievements

• Matt Salmon has been listed as a noteworthy communications executive, representative by Marquis Who's Who.

Views

Human beings can become like gods. It means they can become a part of God, and remain separate individuals with the attributes of God.

Membership

Board of directors Mesa United Way, since 1990, Arizona Science Museum, since 1992.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, racquetball, cycling.

Connections

Married Nancy Huish, June, 1979. Children: Lara, Jacob, Katie, Matthew.

Father:

Robert James Salmon

Mother:

Gloria (Aagard) Salmon

Spouse:

Nancy Huish

child:

Matthew Salmon

child:

Katie Salmon

child:

Lara Salmon

child:

Jacob Salmon