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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
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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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Who Is Matt Fong's Wife?

His wife is Paula Fong

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Matt Fong Net Worth

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1925

He was the adopted son of March Fong Eu, a Democrat who served as the 25th California Secretary of State.

1953

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.

1975

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.

1982

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.

1990

In 1990, Fong unsuccessfully ran for California State Controller, where he lost to Democrat Gray Davis.

1991

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.

1994

In 1994, Fong ran to succeed Kathleen Brown as State Treasurer.

1995

Fong defeated Democrat Phil Angelides to secure a four-year term beginning in January 1995.

1998

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.

2011

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.