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Government Affairs Committee Welcomes Matthew Derr and Hunter McAnally

September 18, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (MST)

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About Government Affairs Committee:

The Mesa Government Affairs Committee was created to focus on legislative practices and decisions affecting all professional establishments. This group helps local business owners stay up to date on relevant information occurring at every tier of government.

When convened, experts from local, state, and federal levels of office speak on topics that pertain to all organizations. Topics have previously included taxation, business regulation, education, economic development, transportation, and immigration.

Meeting Agenda:

1. Welcome/Introductions - Chair, Joan Krueger

2. Presentation: Southwest Gas- Investing in Arizona; Natural Gas & Energy Update with Matthew Derr and Hunter McAnally

3. Legislative Update - Eric Emmert, Dorn Policy Group

Southwest Gas- Investing in Arizona; Natural Gas & Energy Update with Matthew Derr and Hunter McAnally

About the speakers: 

Matthew Derr: 

Matt is Vice President/Regulation and Government Affairs of Southwest Gas Corporation. Matt is responsible for leading the regulatory and government affairs initiatives in Arizona. He serves as a subject matter expert witness in the Company’s Arizona regulatory proceedings, ensures technical accuracy and regulatory compliance, and is responsible for ensuring the Company has positive relationships with all regulatory stakeholders in Arizona. 

Matt leads the Company’s government affairs activities in Arizona, providing leadership at the local, state, and federal government level in Arizona, ensuring that the Company maintains a positive relationship with elected officials at all levels in the State. After joining the Company in 2012 as an Administrator in Corporate Public Affairs, Matt has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including Regulatory Manager in 2014, and Director/Regulation and Energy Efficiency in 2018. 

Matt received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Arizona State University. He currently serves on the Board of Directors on the Arizona Restaurant Association, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the McCormick Ranch Little League Board of Directors.


Hunter McAnally:

Hunter is an Engineering Supervisor who recently joined the Regulatory team as part of a cross-training opportunity to expand his knowledge of regulatory strategy, ratemaking, and the execution of critical regulatory filings. Since joining the Regulatory team Hunter has provided technical support and serves as a liaison between Operations and the Regulatory while working on key components of the general rate case.

Prior to joining Regulatory, Hunter managed the New Business West department, which was responsible for all engineering and construction activities associated with new residential, commercial, and industrial growth in the West Valley. Hunter joined the Company in 2012 as an Engineer and has held various positions of increasing responsibility in both the Construction and Engineering departments.

Hunter received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona and is a registered Professional Engineering.



Government Affairs Homepage:

https://www.mesachamber.org/government-affairs-committee/

Invitation:

Mesa Chamber members in good standing are welcome to attend each month's meeting.

Facilitators:
Committee Chair: Joan Kreuger, NAI Horizon
Staff Liaison: Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber President and CEO

About the Mesa Chamber:
With a history that extends more than 130 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has come a long way. The Chamber continues to bring the top of the line networking opportunities to the community.

Time

7:30am - 8:30am

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RSVP- No Fee to attend
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Name: Sally Harrison
Phone: 4809691307
Email: sharrison@mesachamber.org
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