Matthew Gwynn

Matt Gwynn
Gwynn in 2023
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
In office January 1, 2021 – March 9, 2026
Preceded by	Lee Perry
Succeeded by	Rob Bishop
Constituency	29th district (2021–2023) 6th district (2023–2026)
Personal details
Born	Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Party	Republican
Education	Weber State University (BS) Northwestern University (MA)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps (1995–1999) United States Air Force (2000–2004)

Matthew Gwynn is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 6th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 1, 2021, and resigned on March 9, 2026, to spend more time with his family.^[1]

Gwynn was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Weber State University and a Master of Arts in public policy and administration from Northwestern University.^[2]

Gwynn served in the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force. From 2001 to 2003, Gwynn was a corrections officer with the Weber County Sheriff's Office. Since 2003, he has been a police officer in Roy, Utah. In June 2021, Gwynn was appointed to serve as police chief of Roy.^[3] Gwynn was also a member of the Farr West, Utah City Council until his election to the Utah House of Representatives.^[4] He resigned from the Utah House of Representatives in March 2026 to spend time with his family after his daughter was hit by a truck.^[1]