What You Don’t Know About Matt Godlewski

Title: Newly appointed president, National Gas Vehicles for America.
Association: Full-service trade organization with 235 member companies representing natural gas producers, distributors, car manufacturers, and refueling companies. 
Why do this: Grew up outside of Detroit and had a grandfather who worked at Fisher Body and a father who worked for a supplier. Spent last seven years at Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, so very familiar with transportation issues. 
Public policy priorities: Extending alternative fuel tax credits and ending the tax disparity between liquid natural gas and diesel.
What brought you to DC: Job in the global public policy office for Seagram/Universal Studios. 
Current home: Dupont Circle.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, hiking, and cooking.
Favorite movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Favorite restaurant: Tosca.
Startling fact: Huge U2 fan—excited about new album and world tour in 2015.

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