Matthew T. Quinn

Matt Quinn
Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs
In office
June 23, 2021 – May 23, 2024
PresidentJoe Biden
DeputyRonald E. Walters, Principal Deputy Under Secretary
Preceded byRandy Reeves
27th Adjutant General of Montana
In office
April 2012 – January 2021
GovernorBrian Schweitzer
Steve Bullock
Greg Gianforte
Preceded byJohn Walsh
Succeeded byJohn Hronek
Personal details
Born
Matthew Quinn
SpouseJody Quinn
Children5
EducationMontana State University (BS)
University of Montana (MBA)
Army War College (MSS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
RankMajor General
UnitArmy National Guard
Montana National Guard

Matthew T. "Matt" Quinn is an American retired military officer and government official who served as Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs in the Biden administration.[1]

Education

Quinn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Montana State University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Montana, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.[2]

Career

During his career, Quinn has served in the United States Army and Army National Guard. From April 2012 to January 2021, Quinn was the 27th adjutant general of Montana, serving as commander of the Montana National Guard and director of the Montana Department of Military Affairs.[3][4] On April 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Quinn to be the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs. On April 19, 2021, his nomination was sent to the Senate.[5] His nomination was reported out of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and confirmed by the full Senate on June 17, 2021.[1] He was sworn into office on June 23, 2021 by Secretary Denis McDonough.[6]

Qinn resigned his position in May 2024.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "PN399 - Nomination of Matthew T. Quinn for Department of Veterans Affairs, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. May 26, 2021. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Reserve Forces Policy Board > Board Biographies > quinn". rfpb.defense.gov. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Former Montana Adjutant General tapped to be VA undersecretary". Missoula Current. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "President Biden Announces his Intent to Nominate Key Members for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Labor, Department of Energy, and Department of Transportation". The White House. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  5. ^ ""Nominations Sent to the Senate", White House, April 19, 2021".
  6. ^ National Cemeteries @VANatCemeteries. ""Welcome to NCA Matt Quinn!"". Twitter. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  7. ^ "VA's Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs to step down in late May". Military Times. May 2, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.


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