Jim Matheson

Jim Matheson is Chief Executive Officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the national service organization that represents the nation's more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives. NRECA members provide service to 42 million people in 48 states. Matheson joined NRECA in July 2016 following distinguished careers in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining NRECA, Jim served as Principal, Public Policy Practice, for the international law firm Squire Patton Boggs, based in Washington, D.C. From 2001 to 2015, Matheson served as a United States Representative from Utah for seven terms. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, he was known as a legislator who was able to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Matheson was a Chief Deputy Whip for the House Democratic Caucus and served as co-chairman of the Blue Dog Coalition. He was a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, as well as the Financial Services, Tran