Why We Like Him:
As a Congressman, he will work to revive the economy and stimulate the job market by advocating for the establishment of high-tech manufacturing plants in Western Iowa and by championing renewable energy production through the increased use of biomass and wind. Campbell understands the need to foster conversation among business owners and plans to work with western Iowa's local economic development organizations to identify best practices, support innovation and job creation. He also knows we must fight for the continued reform of the healthcare system, particularly regarding assistance given to veterans and military families.
Matthew Campbell is a fifth generation Campbell to have lived on an Iowa Century Farm established in 1880 near Manning, Iowa. Matt graduated in 1993 from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa with a B.A. double major in political science and economics and thereafter achieved his law degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. Matt also is a 2001 graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where he obtained a LL.M in taxation.
Campbell has over 10 years of experience providing international tax services, representing numerous Fortune 500 companies on a wide range of tax issues, primarily in mergers and acquisitions. He recently served as the South region lead for international tax for BKD, LLP, the nation's tenth largest accounting and auditing firm, based in Houston, Texas.
Matt is a founding member of the Iowa chapter of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation Alumni Association having served as its president for its first two years of existence and was the director of the 1992 Sioux City Community Leadership and Educational Workshop for high school youth at Morningside College. Matt was a 1988 Iowa youth delegate to the Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour in Washington DC courtesy of the Iowa Association of Rural Electric Co-operatives and is a member of the United Methodist Church.
While at Morningside College, Matt was a volunteer, intern and temporary caseworker for Senator Tom Harkin and helped campaign for Senator Harkin in Iowa and New Hamphshire when he ran for U.S. President.
