Age, Biography and Wiki
Matt Fong (Matthew Kipling Fong) was born on 20 November, 1953 in Alameda, California, U.S., is an American politician (1953–2011). Discover Matt Fong's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
Matthew Kipling Fong |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
20 November, 1953 |
| Birthday |
20 November |
| Birthplace |
Alameda, California, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1 June, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Matt Fong Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, Matt Fong height not available right now. We will update Matt Fong's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Matt Fong's Wife?
His wife is Paula Fong
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Paula Fong |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Matt Fong Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Matt Fong worth at the age of 57 years old? Matt Fong’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Matt Fong's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
Matt Fong Social Network
Timeline
He was the adopted son of March Fong Eu, a Democrat who served as the 25th California Secretary of State.
Matthew Kipling Fong (November 20, 1953 – June 1, 2011) was an American Republican politician who served as the 30th California State Treasurer.
He was a government appointee, finance industry director, and consultant after retiring from the Air Force Reserve.
As of 2024, he is the last Republican to serve as California State Treasurer.
Fong was born in Alameda, California.
He graduated from Skyline High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at the United States Air Force Academy in 1975.
In 1982, he received an MBA at Pepperdine University, and in 1985 attained his J.D. degree at the Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles.
Fong retired from his Air Force Reserve assignment at The Pentagon, serving as an adviser to the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force on budget and finance with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve.
In 1990, Fong unsuccessfully ran for California State Controller, where he lost to Democrat Gray Davis.
In 1991, Fong was appointed to the State Board of Equalization by Governor Governor Pete Wilson.
Fong would serve as Vice Chairman of the board from 1991 to 1994.
Fong defeated Democrat Phil Angelides to secure a four-year term beginning in January 1995.
In the 1998 U.S. Senate election, he unsuccessfully challenged incumbent California Senator Barbara Boxer.
Fong earned endorsements from national Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
He was president of the Strategic Advisory Group, providing counsel to CEOs and senior executives on strategy and business development.
He was also Special Counsel to the law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton.
Fong held Series 7 and 63 securities licenses and was a principal of Belstar Group, a New York-based asset manager.
Fong was an independent director of TCW Group's complex of mutual funds.
He also served on two technology start-up companies' boards of directors—one dealing with earthquake detection devices (Seismic Warning Systems) and the other involved with energy-saving devices (American Grid).
U.S. President George W. Bush appointed Fong chairman of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Advisory Board.
Fong also served as a Regent of Pepperdine University and a Trustee of Southwestern University School of Law.
Fong lived in Pasadena, California with his wife, Paula, with whom he had two children: Matthew II and Jade.
Fong died of cancer in his Pasadena home on June 1, 2011.
He was buried at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
At the time of his death he was survived by his mother and his wife and children.
