Matthew Barnes joined Airstreams Renewables, Inc. as Training Manager to launch the companies first ever Career Skills Program on post at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in January 2015 following his retirement from the US Army after a 29 year career. Through the company’s continued growth, Matt has taken on the role of Vice president of Operations to launch our Fort Riley, Fort Hood and Fort Benning CSP branch locations.

US Army career state side and conflict deployments prepared Matt to becoming the first Joint Base Command Sergeant Major for Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Matt completed all NCO levels of education and holds a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College, NY.

Matt’s achievements over the years led to numerous awards and decoration throughout his military career service. As a proud veteran, Matt continues his work of service with the USO Northwest, Hire Americas Heroes and serves as the second vice president for the Capitan Meriwether Lewis Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.