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Portrait of Matthew A. Beaton

Beaton, Matthew A.

SecretaryExecutive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
  • Agency Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
  • Division Executive Office
  • Title Secretary
  • Address 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900
    Boston, MA 2114
  • Phone 617-626-1015
  • Email Matthew.Beaton@mass.gov
  • Reports To Governor Charlie Baker

Official Record

  • Year Started Current Position 2015
  • Years in Current Position 12
  • Years in State Service 18
  • Job Description The Secretary oversees the Commonwealth's six environmental, natural resource and energy regulatory agencies: the Departments of Environmental Protection, Public Utilities, Energy Resources, Conservation & Recreation, Agricultural Resources, and Fish & Game. He also serves as Chairman of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Energy Facilities Siting Board, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth 7/27/1978
  • Town of Residence Shrewsbury, MA
  • Marital Status Married
  • Children 2

Education & Career

  • Education
    • Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Boston University
  • Previous Employment
    • State Representative 2011-2015, Co-Owner of Beaton-Kane Construction