Matthew J. Galloway, MPA

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Economic Development Specialist at Village of Hoffman Estates

Elgin, Illinois, United States

Overview

Matthew J. Galloway is a dedicated economic development professional at the Village of Hoffman Estates, where he focuses on driving organizational growth and expanding the communitys economic footprint. A graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Masters degree, he is a Development Finance Certified Professional. Colleagues describe him as a "go-getter" and a "networking ninja. "

As a husband, father, and U. S. Navy veteran, Matthew values work-life balance and community service. He is passionate about helping fellow veterans and volunteers with organizations like Student Veterans of America. His hobbies include playing strategic board games to sharpen his tactical thinking and taking long walks to spark new ideas.

Unique fact: Matthew is a proud Navy veteran who has served as a chapter President and State Executive Board member for Student Veterans of America.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Vision Oriented

Challenger

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
As his core professional function, he focuses on investment, retail, and development opportunities to foster community growth and prosperity in Hoffman Estates.
Veterans Support
A U. S. Navy veteran, he has held leadership roles in Student Veterans of America and volunteers with organizations like Bunker Labs to support the veteran community.
Redevelopment Projects
He leads negotiations for redevelopment projects and promotes major local developments, such as Bell Works Chicagoland, to attract new business and investment.

Media Appearances

Matthew has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Economic Development Specialist at Village of Hoffman Estates
1-2024 - 2-2025
Economic Development Coordinator at Village of Roselle
1-2022 - 1-2024
Economic Development Analyst at Village of Roselle
7-2021 - 12-2021
Management Analyst at Village of Northbrook
4-2020 - 7-2021
Management Analyst at Village of Hoffman Estates

Education

2018 - 2020
Master's degree from Northern Illinois University
2014 - 2018
Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois University

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Exp : 7 Location : Elgin, Illinois, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Economic Development Specialist at Village of Hoffman Estates
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Insights For Selling To Matthew J.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matthew J. is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew J.

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matthew J. move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Matthew J. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Matthew J.

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