Jim Matheson is chief executive officer of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Jim joined NRECA in 2016 following distinguished careers in both the public and private sectors. Prior to joining NRECA, Jim served as a Principal in the Public Policy Practice of the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, based in Washington, D.C. Jim was elected to serve as a U.S. Representative from Utah for seven terms from 2001 to 2015. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, Jim was known as a legislator who was able to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle. He was a chief deputy whip for the House Democratic Caucus and served as co-chairman of the Blue Dog Coalition. Jim also was a m