Matt Bryan
Matt Bryan joined Smith, Bryan & Myers in April of 1984. He was named President of the firm in January of 1994. Since being named President, he has been responsible for the firm’s legislative program.
Prior to joining the firm, he served as a special assistant to Lt. Governor Secretary of Commerce Wayne Mixson. He began his career as an aide to Governor Bob Graham in 1982 and was a consultant to the Graham for Governor Campaign in the same year.
Since joining the firm, he has successfully coordinated advocacy programs
for many of the firm’s clients, including:
- Legislative passage of a significant tax exemption for professional
sports franchise facilities.
- Legislative passage of an inter-track wagering system for Florida
pari-mutuel facilities.
- Legislative approval of set aside funding for thoroughbred breeders
from slot machine revenue.
- Legislative passage of a statewide program of credit card acceptance
in all of Florida’s state and local governmental agencies.
- Securing several submerged land leases and development permits from
the Florida Cabinet.
- Assisting multiple clients in obtaining large contracts with the
state, including the on-line games contract for the Florida Lottery,
the auto emission inspection contract for northeast Florida and the
financing, design, construction, and operation of several private
prisons.
- Directing the firm’s fundraising efforts on behalf of legislators, local officials, Cabinets officers and Governors.
Matt Bryan attended the University of Texas at Austin before receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree form the University of Florida in 1982 in Political Administration.