Austin Pets Alive! | William M. "Matt" Harriss
William M Matt Harriss

William M. "Matt" Harriss

Co-Chair

Land Committee

Campaign Steering Committee

William M. “Matt” Harriss is the Chief Financial Officer for the Butler Family Interests, which handles the business and personal affairs for the family of Roy A. Butler, former Mayor of Austin. In that capacity, Matt handles a number of real estate investments across Central Texas on behalf of the family. Previously, Matt has served as administrator for a large law firm in Austin, as Assistant Dean for Business Affairs at the University of Texas School of Law, and as a controller with the Belton K. Johnson Interests in San Antonio. In addition to APA!, Matt serves on the Boards of Capital Metro, CAMPO, the Trail Conservancy, and the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Both he and his wife of 43 years, June, are avid UT Baseball fans and have lived in Austin for over 40 years.


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