Matt is co-founder and CEO of the SHEFA Innovation Foundry, an energy tech platform connecting North American energy companies with the Israeli startup community.

Matt recently retired from Ovintiv as Vice President of Government Relations, Matt’s team was responsible for U.S. policy initiatives and governmental relationships (note Ovintivwas formerly Encana Oil and Gas, Inc.). Previously Matt led Encana Natural Gas, Inc., providing compressed and liquefied natural gas fueling solutions to a variety of industries.

Matt’s other recent professional and community board service includes:

•  Anti-Defamation League National Commission

•  Children’s Museum of Denver (Treasurer)

•  Colorado Jewish Community Relations Council (Chair)

•  Downtown Denver Partnership

• Hillel of Colorado

•  Institute for Science & Policy Advisory Council

•  Jewish Colorado

•  Joint Trades Steering Committee

•  Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain

•  Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce

•  National Association of Jewish Legislators

•  Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma (Treasurer)

•  Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association

•  Texas Oil & Gas Association (Executive Committee)

•  University of Colorado Denver Business School Advisory Committee

Matt joined Encana in 2010 from Edison Mission Energy where he held an array of energy trading and environmental policy positions. He also served as Chairperson of the Environmental Markets Association for three years and as Director for five years. Prior to Edison Mission Energy, Matt held key roles at the AirBank (brokerage) and Waste Management, Inc. (commodity management)

Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from Clark University in Environmental Science and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College.