Matt Ewers
Party: Republican
Age: 46
Personal: Married; born and raised in Spokane
Education: Graduated from Central Valley High School, received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Washington State University, and an MBA from Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga.
Professional: Currently marketing director for Inland Empire Distribution, Ewers has also worked as a regional manager for Dole Food Co. in Central America and in sales and product development for Carrier Corporation
Political: None
Key issues: Economic development, including attracting companies that will provide good, living wage jobs; "smart growth," public safety and transportation.
Money raised/spent: $17,800 raised
Top contributors: Patricia Ewers, $5,400 in cash and in-kind contributions; Beaulah Stockman, Spokane retiree, $1,300; Crown West Realty, $1,000; Polly Gardner, Bellevue nurse, $1,000; IEDS, Inc. (Valley warehouse and distribution company) $1,000
Quote: "I take pride in accomplishments and closure. That's what I've based my career on. I've managed multimillion dollar budgets and projects, and I've made my reputation on getting things done on-time and on-budget."
Key influence: August Gutheim, VP of engineering for Carrier Corp and Ewers' mentor
Favorite book: "Brules" by Harry Combs
First priority if elected: Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses in the county by examining how the county serves its citizens well and how it does not.
Website: www.ewersforcountycommissioner.com
