Paul Matson has been with the Arizona State Retirement System since 1995 and has served since 2003 as its chief executive, overseeing an approximately $50 billion investment portfolio, $25 million annual appropriated budget and 220 employees.

In 2012, Matson was honoured as Leader of the Year in Public Policy – Government by the Arizona Capitol Times, recognized for his work leading the ASRS through challenging economic times and an active legislative session in which lawmakers focused on the state’s public pension plans. Matson is a founding member of the Canada Arizona Business Council.