Matt Nolan comes from VA. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office where he used AI to cut spending and regulations

Charleston, SC — DOGESC is proud to announce the appointment of Matt Nolan as Chief Operating Officer. A Marine veteran, experienced policy strategist and national leader in artificial intelligence innovation, Nolan joins DOGESC at a critical time as the organization accelerates its mission to dismantle South Carolina’s agency state, restore constitutional balance and return power to the people.

Matt Nolan’s Vision for AI and Policy Reform

As COO, Matt Nolan will lead all policy development and artificial intelligence initiatives for DOGESC. He brings a rare combination of military discipline, policy expertise and emerging tech leadership to the role. Nolan most recently served as Deputy Director of the Office of Regulatory Management in Virginia under Governor Glenn Youngkin. In that capacity, he helped cut over 80,000 regulatory requirements and reduce the state’s regulatory code by more than 25%, saving Virginians billions and unleashing record-setting economic growth.

Nolan is also the founder of Gracchi Strategies, where he helped organizations integrate artificial intelligence into public policy and operations. His career began in the Marine Corps Infantry, with deployments to Afghanistan, Southeast Asia and Australia. After leaving the service, he earned a leadership scholarship to Dartmouth College, where he graduated with high honors.

Rom Reddy, founder of DOGESC, praised Nolan’s addition to the team:

“Matt is exactly the kind of leader we need to execute the next phase of our mission. He has the mind of a reformer and the vision of a technologist. We are building real solutions to reduce government power and restore citizen control – not just talking about it. With Matt leading our policy and AI operations, South Carolina is one step closer to becoming the freest and most citizen-first state in America.”

Nolan said he felt an immediate alignment with the values and urgency of DOGESC.

“When I spoke with Rom, I was captivated by our shared belief in the Republic, in self-governance and in the power of citizens to shape their future. This movement is driven by energy, conviction and purpose. I’m honored to help lead the charge.”

DOGESC’s initiatives under Nolan’s leadership will include launching the first AI-powered policy platform in South Carolina history, delivering model legislation, building citizen-centered tools to increase transparency and helping legislative allies cut regulatory bloat across every corner of state government.