Career Timeline of Matt Bevin: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Matt Bevin built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Matt Bevin is an American businessman and politician. He served as the 62nd Governor of Kentucky from 2015 to 2019 as a Republican. He lost his re-election bid in 2019 to Democrat Andy Beshear. Currently, Bevin is the CEO of Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1989: Earned Bachelor of Arts

In 1989, Bevin earned a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies.

1990: Completed Junior Officer Maintenance Course

In 1990, Bevin completed a six-week Junior Officer Maintenance Course at Fort Knox in Kentucky.

1993: Worked as Financial Consultant

After leaving active duty, in 1993 Bevin worked as a financial consultant for SEI Investments Company in Pennsylvania and Boston, then served as a vice president with Putnam Investments.

1993: Joined the Army Reserve

In 1993, Bevin joined the Army Reserve.

1999: Moved to Louisville, Kentucky

In 1999, Bevin moved to Louisville, Kentucky, while working in the financial management industry.

1999: Took Job at National Asset Management

In 1999, Bevin was offered a stake in National Asset Management and moved to Kentucky to take the job.

2003: Founded Integrity Asset Management

After National Asset Management was sold, in 2003 Bevin recruited a group of managers from National City Corp. to found Integrity Asset Management.

2003: Left Individual Ready Reserve

In 2003, Bevin left the Individual Ready Reserve.

2006: Bevin Attended a Seminar

In 2006, Bevin attended a three-year program, sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum.

October 2008: Signed Report Praising TARP

In October 2008, Bevin signed a report for his investment fund that praised the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

2008: Took Over Bevin Brothers Management

In 2008, Bevin took over management of the struggling Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company of East Hampton, Connecticut.

2011: Bevin Became President

In 2011, Bevin became the president of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company.

2011: McConnell Recruited Bevin

In 2011, Bevin said that Mitch McConnell recruited him to challenge incumbent Democrat John Yarmuth to represent Kentucky's 3rd congressional district in 2012.

2011: Sold Integrity Asset Management

In 2011, Bevin sold Integrity Asset Management to Munder Capital Management of Michigan.

2012: Delinquent Taxes Paid

By 2012, the delinquent taxes of Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company had been paid.

2012: Chose Not to Run

In 2012, Bevin and his advisors decided that legislative redistricting had made Yarmuth's district unwinnable for a Republican, and Bevin chose not to run.

July 24, 2013: Announced Challenge to McConnell

On July 24, 2013, Bevin announced that he would challenge McConnell in the 2014 Republican primary.

September 2013: Constitution Day Debate

In September 2013, McConnell's campaign manager, Jesse Benton, debated Bevin at a Constitution Day event at the University of Kentucky.

October 2013: McConnell Campaign Focused on Alison Lundergan Grimes

By mid-October 2013, McConnell's campaign indicated it would look beyond Bevin and focus its advertising against Alison Lundergan Grimes.

January 2014: Madison Project Announced Field Offices

In January 2014, the conservative Madison Project political action committee announced it would open field offices in Louisville, Florence, Owensboro, Glasgow and Bowling Green from which to launch get-out-the-vote efforts on Bevin's behalf.

February 2014: Politico Reported on TARP Report

In February 2014, Politico reported that in October 2008, Bevin had signed a report for his investment fund that praised the federal Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

February 2014: Critical of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

In February 2014, both Bevin and McConnell were critical of a ruling that held that an amendment to the Kentucky Constitution banning same-sex marriage violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

June 2014: Bevin remains politically active after defeat

In June 2014, it was reported that Matt Bevin remained politically active after his defeat. He called on Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear to denounce new carbon regulations issued by the EPA, fueling speculation that he would seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2015.

August 2014: Poll shows Bevin as a potential gubernatorial nominee

In August 2014, a survey showed that 25% of Republicans wanted Matt Bevin to be the party's gubernatorial nominee, ahead of declared candidates.

2014: Republican Primary

In 2014, Bevin challenged McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader and a five-term incumbent, in the Republican primary.

2014: Challenged Mitch McConnell

In 2014, Bevin launched a primary challenge against Kentucky's senior U.S. senator, Mitch McConnell, but lost by almost 25 percentage points.

January 27, 2015: Bevin announces run for Governor

On January 27, 2015, Matt Bevin announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Kentucky. He introduced Jenean Hampton as his running mate. This crowded primary field was projected to damage the Republican nominee's chances in the general election.

December 8, 2015: Bevin Sworn in as Governor of Kentucky

On December 8, 2015, Matt Bevin was sworn into office as the Governor of Kentucky for a four-year term. He appointed individuals, including Hal Heiner, as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Cabinet and Derrick Ramsey as his Secretary of Labor.

2015: Sought Governorship

In 2015, Bevin announced he would seek the governorship and won the four-way Republican primary by 83 votes. He defeated the state's attorney general, Democratic nominee Jack Conway, in the general election.

June 1, 2018: McConnell Urged Bevin to Run for Reelection

On June 1, 2018, Mitch McConnell urged Matt Bevin to run for reelection as governor of Kentucky.

January 25, 2019: Bevin Announces Re-election Bid with Ralph Alvarado

On January 25, 2019, Matt Bevin announced his intention to run for a second term as Governor of Kentucky, selecting State Senator Ralph Alvarado as his running mate, replacing the current Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton.

May 21, 2019: Bevin Renominated by Republican Party

On May 21, 2019, Matt Bevin was renominated by the Republican Party of Kentucky as their candidate for governor in the upcoming 2019 election. Andy Beshear, Kentucky's outgoing Attorney General, secured the Democratic nomination.

November 11, 2019: McConnell States Beshear Will Be Next Governor

On November 11, 2019, Republican U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell stated that "all indications are" that Andy Beshear will be the next governor of Kentucky, indicating a likely defeat for Matt Bevin.