Matthew Brown

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

Mr. Matthew Brown is the CFO and Executive Vice President of Finance and Procurement at DC Water. He manages the organization's financial operations, including rates, revenue, accounting, budgeting, treasury, investments, and procurement.

Prior to this, Mr. Brown served as the Director of the Office of Budget and Finance for the District of Columbia. He also led the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), playing a crucial role in the reconstruction of the 11th Street Bridges, a major infrastructure project financed through the District's first GARVEE bonds.

His career began in the New York City's Office of Management and Budget and extended to significant roles as Budget Director for the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority, analyst for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and project manager at Public Financial Management.

Mr. Brown holds a B.A. in Political Science from Texas Wesleyan University and an M.P.A. in Budget and Public Finance from The George Washington University. In 2023, completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s program for senior executives in state and local government.

He is currently serving a three-year term on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Financial Advisory Board, demonstrating his commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible financial practices.

 

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Aerial View of Construction near Watergate Complex Shows cranes and construction of drop shaft underway
Scaffolding Installation Begins near Watergate Complex for Potomac River Tunnel Project

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Beginning September 23, 2025, to Mid-November 2025

DC Water is installing temporary scaffolding at the Rock Creek Trail site, west of the Watergate Complex. Trail users are advised to adhere to flagger instructions during installation.

Scaffolding installation is expected to be completed by September 26, 2025, and will remain in place until mid-November 2025.

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
October 23, 2025
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.