Current Role:
No current political office (served as Governor of Wyoming, 2011–2019)

Previous roles:
Governor of Wyoming (2011–2019)
United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming (2001–2007)
County and federal prosecutor
Private law practice

Education:
B.A. in Radio/Television, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas (1984)
J.D., University of Wyoming College of Law, Laramie

Background:
Born March 11, 1962, in Jackson, Wyoming
Raised on family ranch in Teton County
Son of Peter Bradford Mead and Mary Elisabeth Hansen Mead
Married to Carol Mead; two children

Career:
Worked as county and federal prosecutor
Practiced law privately
Ran family farming and ranching business in southeast Wyoming

Political positions:
Republican Party
Supported gun rights
Opposed gay marriage and abortion, with exceptions for rape, incest, and maternal health
Prioritized economic growth, state energy strategy, infrastructure, and broadband access

Legislative achievements:
Focused on economic growth, energy policy, government consolidation, infrastructure, and broadband expansion
Signed legislation reducing powers of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Appointed Mark Gordon as Wyoming State Treasurer

Controversies:
Vetoed civil asset forfeiture reform legislation in 2015 despite strong legislative and public support
Faced criticism over reduction of State Superintendent’s authority

Matthew Hansen Mead, born March 11, 1962, in Jackson, Wyoming, served as the 32nd governor of Wyoming from 2011 to 2019. A Republican, he previously held the role of United States Attorney for Wyoming from 2001 to 2007. Mead holds degrees from Trinity University and the University of Wyoming. His governorship emphasized economic growth, energy policy, infrastructure, and government consolidation. Notable actions include expanding broadband access and reducing the powers of the State Superintendent. After leaving office, Mead returned to private life and ranching. He is married to Carol Mead and has two children.