Dave Matthews, 58, has been the Chairman of the Floyd County Republican Party March since 2007. He and his wife Cheryl and their four children, Chris, Andrea, Joshua and Nathanael live in Navilleton, Floyds Knobs. Dave served two terms for eight years as a councilman on the Greenville Town Council and was its President for two years. During that time he led the council in resolving important issues such as zoning, fire protection contracts, water utility issues and ordinance revisions.

Dave is a native Hoosier...born in Vincennes, IN in 1954, he graduated from Southport High School in Indianapolis in 1972. Dave graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in 1976 and served in the Air Force for nineteen years before his retirement in 1995. He was a fighter pilot for the Air Force, flying F-111s, T-38s and Tornados during an exchange tour with the Royal Air Force in England.

Dave received his Masters Degree in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1985. He had numerous assignments during his Air Force Career as Flight Commander, Executive Officer to the Wing Commander at Cannon Air Force Base, Flight Examiner, RAF Strike Command Exchange Staff Officer and ended his career as a Lieutenant Colonel and Operations Officer for a T-38 Squadron in Texas.

Dave started flying for United Parcel Service in Louisville in 1995 after his retirement from the Air Force. He currently flies the Airbus A-300. He spent all of 2006 as a Captain on the MD-11 and flew around the world several times. Dave also served as an elder at his church, Cornerstone Community Church in Floyds Knobs and enjoys playing his trombone in the church band with his three sons each Sunday. He is on the Board of Directors for a regional minister's group, the Bethel Ministerial Association and preaches frequently. After completing his term as councilman for Greenville, Dave was elected as the Chairman of the Republican Party and serves in that function now, selecting and promoting Republican candidates for elections, organizing County Party events and representing the County at Ninth District and State meetings and events. He is also serving a four year term as a Greenville Township Board Member where he helps Greenville Township Trustee Frank Loop determine budgets, promote the Volunteer Fire Department and provide indigent relief for township residents. Dave decided to run for Floyd County Commissioner in the second district with the hope of continuing his service to his community, helping with the issues of county zoning and planning and helping shape the financial and structural future of the county. He is a firm believer in family values and commitment to responsible government that is responsive to its electorate and proactively addresses the needs of its citizens. He would appreciate your vote for him in November as Floyd County's newest Commissioner.

David L. Matthews, 58, born in Vincennes, Indiana Graduated from Southport High School, Indianapolis, IN, 1972 Graduated from United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, 1976 19 Year Career as a USAF Officer, Retired 1995 as a Lieutenant Colonel Fighter Pilot - F-111s, Trainer Pilot - T-38s, Also flew T-37, Tornado (RAF), Hawk, F-15, F16 Graduate of Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College and Royal Air Force Staff College in England Leadership positions: Flight Commander, Wing Executive Officer, Squadron Operations Officer Masters Degree in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Captain in the Airbus A300 for United Parcel Service, Employed since 1995 Elder at Cornerstone Community Church in Floyds Knobs Board member for Regional Minister's Group, Bethel Ministerial Association Owner/Manager of small businesses Daveweb1.com and PilotBusiness.com managing small business and advertising web sites Greenville Town Council, 1998-2006, Town Council President 2004-2005 Floyd County Republican Party Chairman since March 2007 Greenville Township Board Member since January 2011

Dave graduating from US Air Force Academy, 1976	Dave in T-38s, Vance Air Force Base, 1980	Dave, UPS Pilot
Dave making presentation as Greenville Town Council President, 1994	Dave and Congressman Mike Pence, GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, 2011	Dave, Leading the Party at Harvest Homecoming