Leading with Commitment

Our executive team is devoted to upholding the organization’s mission of protecting lives, property, and the community we serve. With steadfast leadership and a commitment to excellence, they guide every effort to ensure safety and resilience across Orange County.

Matt Olson

Assistant Chief of Corporate Communications / Chief of Staff

Matt came to the OCFA in February of 2022 with a strong history of leading a wide variety of award-winning communications projects, including video productions, social media campaigns, crisis communications, and nationally delivered presentations for multiple chief executive officers. Most recently, Matt served as the Deputy Chief of Staff & Director of Executive Communications in the Office of the President at Cal State Fullerton.

Matt is a member of the Writers Guild of America and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting from Cal State Fullerton, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Loyola Marymount University, and a 100 Gross Ton Master Captain’s License from the United States Coast Guard. Matt is also a graduate of CSUF’s Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Academy and holds an Inclusion Champion Certification from the institution’s Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs.

Matt lives in Huntington Beach with his wife, Shelley, and their two sons, Adam and Reid.

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