
Matt Geitner
Senior Advisor
Matt Geitner is a senior leader in the private and public sectors conducting government relations, public affairs, and business development initiatives in Central New York. He has extensive experience working with local, state, and federal public officials, along with economic, business, and community leaders.
For a decade, Mr. Geitner provided government relations and business development for a multi-state professional services firm with practices in architectural, engineering, and construction management services with a focus on Upstate and Central New York. He advised on political and legislative matters at all levels of government while assisting in securing and retaining business for the firm and identifying signature government grant awards for clients.
Mr. Geitner has another ten plus years combined experience delivering similar professional services in healthcare for companies providing emergency medical services, non-emergency medical transportation management services, and government-sponsored health insurance. This work included serving as the point of contact with government regulators, advancing legislative initiatives, and securing new business.
More recently, Mr. Geitner served as Director of Government Relations for a 300-member Central New York and Mohawk Valley manufacturing trade association and seven-member alliance of regional manufacturing trade associations across New York State, where he guided legislative initiatives related to corporate tax fairness, workforce development, and energy.
His career began as a legislative assistant with a government relations firm in Washington, DC; then he became a deputy campaign manager for a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Central New York; and then legislative assistant for the New York State Assembly Majority Leader in Albany.
A resident of Central New York, Mr. Geitner leads the Park Strategies Syracuse office. His community interests include public education and childcare, and he has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for multiple local nonprofits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
American University
Focus Areas
Healthcare
Engineering and Construction
Economic Development
Infrastructure
Manufacturing and Technology
Contact
315.350.7252
mgeitner@parkstrategies.com