Leadership
Matt Moroney
Chief Executive Officer, Wangard Partners
Matt leads Wangard Partners with a focus on disciplined execution, long-term growth, and real estate outcomes that strengthen communities, partnerships, and performance across Wisconsin.
Overview
Leadership grounded in execution, collaboration, and economic growth.
As CEO of Wangard Partners, Matt Moroney brings leadership experience from both the public and private sectors. His background reflects a consistent ability to align stakeholders, build consensus, and move complex initiatives forward.
Since stepping into the CEO role, Matt has helped guide Wangard’s growth across multifamily and industrial development while continuing to strengthen the firm’s property management platform and long-term operating model.
Career path
Homebuilding and industry leadership
Matt’s career began in the homebuilding industry, where he served as Executive Director of the Metropolitan Builders Association and helped independent builders collaborate around shared goals.
State government and economic development
He later served as Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Scott Walker, and Strategic Economic Initiatives Director for the State of Wisconsin.
Wangard leadership
After serving as President and COO at Wangard, Matt was appointed Chief Executive Officer as part of the company’s long-term succession plan, broadening his leadership across development, investment, and property management.
At Wangard today
Leading growth with accountability and long-term perspective.
Multifamily growth
Focused on expanding Wangard’s multifamily development footprint across Wisconsin.
Industrial development
Helping drive industrial projects across Southern Wisconsin and other targeted growth areas.
Property management expansion
Supporting Wangard’s efforts to serve more owners and clients through its property management platform.
Stakeholder alignment
Bringing together capital, communities, teams, and operations with clarity and follow-through.
Industry leadership
Respected in real estate, policy, and economic development circles.
Matt’s career has consistently centered on helping organizations navigate growth, regulation, development, and long-term planning with clearer alignment and stronger execution.
Public + private sector perspective
Experience across business leadership and state government gives him a broad view of how projects succeed in the real world.
Policy and development fluency
Brings practical insight into the issues that shape development timelines, investment, and economic growth.
Community-first leadership
Active in local and industry organizations that influence business climate, urban growth, and partnership building.
Long-term operating mindset
Focused not only on project delivery, but on the sustained performance of the real estate platform over time.
Additional context
Matt has also been recognized for public policy and economic development work tied to issues like Tax Increment Financing, wetlands reform, and efforts to reduce unnecessary development hurdles.
Leadership philosophy
Clear priorities. Aligned stakeholders. Durable outcomes.
Wangard’s work depends on coordination across capital, construction, operations, municipalities, and communities. Matt’s background supports leadership that keeps those interests aligned and moving toward the same result.
Execution discipline
Keeps priorities clear from planning through long-term performance.
Growth with accountability
Pursues expansion while protecting quality, trust, and operating standards.
Economic development lens
Approaches real estate as a driver of jobs, business activity, and stronger communities.
Stakeholder trust
Builds momentum by bringing teams, communities, and decision-makers together.
Connect
Looking to connect with Wangard leadership?
Whether you are exploring a partnership, a development opportunity, a management relationship, or a broader conversation about Wisconsin real estate, Wangard’s team is ready to connect.
Prefer to call? 414-777-1200