Matt Chandler is a highly experienced communications professional and veteran with an impressive track record in public service, politics, and national security. Chandler's career spans over two decades and includes stints at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Navy, Western Union, Frontier Solutions, LLC, and Bully Pulpit Interactive, where he currently serves as managing director. During his tenure at DHS, Chandler held several key positions, including deputy chief of staff, press secretary, and assistant secretary for public affairs. He is also a former state communications director for Obama for America and an anti-money laundering compliance expert. Chandler holds a bachelor's degree in English from Colorado College and is a member of the Truman National Security Project's Defense Council.