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Matt Dawson joined MPW Industrial Services in March 2016 as Safety & Training Director, building a deep understanding of the company’s safety, training, and transportation systems through hands-on leadership and program development, such as our First Line Leader program. He has since advanced through various strategic roles across safety, training, and operations, culminating in his appointment as General Manager for the Industrial Services (IS) Group in 2025.
Before joining MPW, Matt served 34 years in the U.S. Army, with distinguished overseas assignments in Germany, Afghanistan, South Korea, and Iraq. His diverse career included operational leadership, instructional duties at the U.S. Military Academy, key strategic roles on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, and senior directorships, most notably as Director of both the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center and the Center for Strategic Leadership at the U.S. Army War College.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from The Ohio State University; a master’s degree and PhD in History from Florida State University; and a master’s in National Security Studies from the Naval War College. He is also a member of the Waterjet Technology Association (WJTA), staying engaged with industry advancements.