Matthew J. Hogan
Matthew J. Hogan joined the Fish and Wildlife Service as a Deputy Director in July 2002. As one of two Deputy Directors
for the Service, Matt's focus includes Congressional relations and supporting the Director's emphasis on traditional partners
of the Service, including hunting, fishing and sportsmen's groups as well as policy issues dealing with migratory birds and the
National Wildlife Refuge System. Matt also represents the Service in addressing management and leadership initiatives of
President Bush and Secretary Norton, including the Secretary's emphasis on "The 4 Cs" of communication, consultation, and
cooperation, all in the service of conservation.Matt brings to the Service considerable experience in building coalitions and partnerships, and close working relations with Congress. Starting November 1998 he was the Conservation Policy Director of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, serving as a liaison between the hunting, fishing and conservation communities and the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus. The Caucus is a bi-partisan organization of over 300 Members of Congress. Prior to his work with the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, Matt served as Government Affairs Manager for Safari Club International, Legislative Director for Congressman Pete Geren of Texas, and Press Assistant for the Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Matt is originally from Troy, New York, and graduated from LeMoyne College in Syracuse, New York.
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