Matt Bevin

Date of Birth: January 9, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Matthew Griswold Bevin, commonly known as Matt Bevin, is an American businessman and politician who served as the 62nd Governor of Kentucky from 2015 to 2019. Born in Denver, Colorado, and raised in Shelburne, New Hampshire, Bevin graduated from Washington and Lee University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies. After college, he served in the U.S. Army as an officer and later embarked on a successful career in the finance industry. Bevin entered politics in 2013, running unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the United States Senate against incumbent Mitch McConnell. Not deterred, Bevin ran for Governor of Kentucky in 2015, defeating Democratic nominee Jack Conway in the general election. His tenure as governor was marked by significant pension reform efforts, contentious battles with teachers’ unions, and a focus on economic development. He ran for re-election in 2019 but was narrowly defeated by Democrat Andy Beshear.

5 Interesting Facts about Matt Bevin

1. Matt Bevin is the third of six children and grew up in a financially modest household.

2. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana, and later at Fort Meade, Maryland.

3. Bevin is an accomplished businessman, having served as president of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company, which produces bells.

4. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare.

5. Bevin has a passion for agriculture and owns a farm where he grows crops and raises livestock.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matt Bevin

1. “We have the power to change the world, one person at a time.”

2. “Government should be a partner in progress, not an obstacle to it.”

3. “The future of our country lies in the hands of our children and their education.”

4. “Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.”

5. “Economic freedom is the cornerstone of a prosperous society.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Matt Bevin’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

Matt Bevin and his wife, Glenna Bevin, have nine children, four of whom are adopted. The names of their children are Brittiney, Jordan, Jessica, Isaac, Olivia, Sophia, Grace, Micajah, and Madeline.