
About JM Strategies
JM Strategies
JM Strategies LLC provides services in:
- Strategic planning
- Facilitation
- Public relations
- Research
- Public affairs

About Jason Matthews
Owner, JM Strategies
Jason Matthews, owner of JM Strategies, has more than a decade of experience in strategic planning, facilitation, research, public relations, association management, and public affairs.
He is an expert facilitator adept at assisting organizations in identifying stakeholder strengths, refocusing on core mission and values, revitalizing governing boards, increasing membership, raising public profiles, and deepening impacts.
When it comes to communications and public affairs, Jason has crafted winning strategies for clients in the private and public sectors. He has advised clients ranging from the nation’s largest independently owned coal company to regional businesses, nonprofits, and public policy groups. Jason has directed state and federal lobbying initiatives and has served as a senior strategist on four successful bipartisan statewide measure campaigns.
Jason earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Dakota and master’s degree in management from the University of Mary.
Jason is an adjunct political science instructor at Bismarck State College (BSC), where he was awarded a Faculty Excellence Award in recognition for his teaching. He also teaches courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and Humanities North Dakota on American history, government, politics, and international relations.
Involved in various community and professional activities, he is the chairman of the Missouri Valley Heritage Alliance, a member of the Bismarck Rotary Club, the Sons of the American Legion, and previously served as the president of the Friends of the Bismarck Public Library. Since 2016, Jason has served on the North Dakota Coordinating Council having been appointed to the panel by Governor Jack Dalrymple and reappointed by Governor Doug Burgum.
Jason is a graduate of the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber’s Leadership Bismarck-Mandan program and is a recipient of the Bismarck Tribune’s “Forty Under 40” business and community leaders honor. He lives in Bismarck with his wife and children.