Mathew Pitsch
Mathew "Mat" Pitsch (born ) is an American politician serving as a member of the Arkansas Senate from the 8th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 14, 2019. Early life and education. Pitsch was born in Buffalo, Wyoming and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. The university honored Pitsch in 2005, including him among the first inductees into its Academy of Engineering Management. Career. Prior to entering politics, Pitsch worked as the executive director of  Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority and dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith. He was elected to the Arkansas Senate in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019. In February 2021, Pitsch declared his candidacy for treasurer of Arkansas in the 2022 election.