Matzie, Robert

Mr. Robert Matzie

1986 graduate

Rep. Matzie is a lifelong resident of Ambridge. He received an associate degree in high technology communications from the Community College of Beaver County and a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from Point Park University. Prior to his election to the House in 2008, he worked as a state Senate staff member for 14 years. He also served as Mayor of Ambridge, was elected to the Democratic State Committee to represent Beaver County, and served on the Ambridge Planning Commission, Member of the Board of Directors of the Ambridge Redevelopment Corp. as chairman of the Residential Committee. Shortly after Mr.Matzie was sworn in, his legislation was chosen as one of the first key pieces of legislation pushed in the 194th session by House leaders. Act 2 was signed into law on June 3, 2009. The legislation makes COBRA health-insurance coverage available to Pennsylvania businesses with fewer than 20 employees. His efforts helped convince the Rendell Administration that Old Economy Village should remain open and led to the PHMC and Friends of Old Economy to reach an agreement to operate the site. Upon being sworn into his second term on January 4, 2011, Rep. Matzie said he will continue to work on many levels to make the 16th Legislative District and all of Western Pennsylvania a wonderful place to live, work and enjoy time with family and friends.