Early Life and Education of Matt Bevin: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Matt Bevin, highlighting the experiences that shaped 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

January 9, 1967: Matthew Bevin Born

On January 9, 1967, Matthew Griswold Bevin was born. He is an American businessman and politician.

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1989: Earned Bachelor of Arts

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

1999: Moved to Louisville, Kentucky

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

2006: Bevin Attended a Seminar

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

May 27, 2012: Factory Destroyed by Fire

On May 27, 2012, a lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed the Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company factory.

June 2012: Received State Grants

In late June 2012, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced that Bevin Brothers would receive $100,000 in grants from the state's Small Business Express program to assist in the rebuilding effort.

July 2012: Announced Sale of Souvenirs

In July 2012, Bevin announced that he would sell souvenirs including T-shirts, and bells and bricks salvaged from the gutted factory, to raise additional funds for rebuilding.

September 2012: Resumed Limited Production

In September 2012, working from a temporary location, Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company resumed limited production.

December 2015: Bevin Announces End of kynect Advertising Contract

In December 2015, Matt Bevin announced that Kentucky would not renew an advertising contract for kynect, signaling his intention to dismantle the state's healthcare exchange.

December 2015: Bevin Issues Executive Orders

In December 2015, Matt Bevin issued executive orders to remove county clerks' names from state marriage licenses, reverse Beshear's orders on restoring voting rights for non-violent felons, and raise the minimum wage for some state workers to $10.10 per hour.

January 2016: Bevin Plans to Dismantle kynect

In January 2016, Matt Bevin notified federal authorities of his plan to dismantle kynect, Kentucky's healthcare exchange, by the end of 2016. Mark Birdwhistell was charged with designing a system to replace kynect.

January 26, 2016: Bevin Delivers Budget Address

On January 26, 2016, Matt Bevin delivered a budget address to the General Assembly, detailing his two-year budget proposal that cut most state agencies by 9 percent, redirecting savings to the state pension system. Public elementary and secondary education were spared, along with social workers, public defenders, corrections officers, and Kentucky State Police employees.

March 8, 2016: Special Elections Set by Bevin

On March 8, 2016, Matt Bevin set the dates for special elections to fill the seats of John Tilley, Tanya Pullin, Mike Harmon, and Ryan Quarles, after they vacated their seats.

May 2016: Judge Rules Bevin Has Authority to Make Budget Cuts

In May 2016, a Franklin Circuit Court judge ruled that Matt Bevin had the authority to make mid-year budget cuts to state agencies.

2016: Bevin Declares 2016 as Year of the Bible in Kentucky

In 2016, Matt Bevin declared the year as the Year of the Bible in Kentucky, promoting the Bible.

2017: Bevin Declares 2017 as Year of the Bible in Kentucky

In 2017, Matt Bevin declared the year as the Year of the Bible in Kentucky, promoting the Bible.

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.

2020: Performance-Based Funding for Higher Education by 2020

Matt Bevin called for a gradual move to performance-based funding for higher education, with all higher education funding tied to performance by 2020.

February 8, 2024: Atlantis Leadership Academy Shut Down

On February 8, 2024, the Atlantis Leadership Academy in Jamaica, where Matt Bevin's adopted son was sent, was shut down following an unannounced inspection due to possible abuse and neglect. The facility was found to have primitive conditions, and the children were removed and placed into the custody of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).

May 2024: Jonah Bevin Returns to the United States

In May 2024, Jonah Bevin returned to the United States after being at Atlantis Leadership Academy and later being placed under the care of the Jamaican State. He obtained a high school diploma and was left homeless at age 18.

March 7, 2025: Protective Order Issued Against Matt Bevin

On March 7, 2025, a Jefferson County, Kentucky judge issued a temporary protective order against Matt Bevin, restricting him from contacting Jonah Bevin and requiring him to relinquish all firearms in his possession until a March 19, 2025, hearing.

March 2025: Protective Order Deal Reached and Divorce Finalized

In March 2025, a deal was reached to keep the protective order against Matt Bevin in place for six months. Also in March 2025, Matt and Glenna Bevin's divorce was finalized. Both adoptive parents are also required to provide Jonah with "any information or documents related to [his biological] family, whether they're alive or not".