Western States Contractors Association Announces Matt Capalby as Industry Liaison in Arizona

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Western States Contractors Association (WSCA) today announced the appointment of consultant Matt Capalby as WSCA’s Industry Liaison in Arizona. In his new role, Capalby will serve as the face of WSCA in Arizona—representing union-signatory heavy civil contractors and building strategic relationships with transportation agencies and public officials.

Capalby will serve as the face of WSCA in Arizona—representing union-signatory heavy civil contractors and building strategic relationships with transportation agencies and public officials.

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A third-generation Arizona native and military veteran, Capalby brings more than 30 years of experience in Arizona’s political, economic development, and public policy landscape. He has held leadership roles in both state government and local economic development, including serving as Northern Arizona Regional Director for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and as Assistant Director of the Mohave County Economic Development Authority.

Capalby’s deep network of contacts across city, county, and state government, along with his decades of experience navigating legislative, land use, and regulatory issues, make him exceptionally well-suited to represent WSCA member companies to the transportation and infrastructure community in Arizona. Most recently, he has worked to support union and progressive interests at the State Capitol and in local communities.

WSCA Executive Director Charlie Nobles said, “Matt’s experience with organized labor and government gives him a unique ability to advocate for our contractors and the highly skilled workforce they employ to build Arizona’s critical infrastructure.”

About WSCA

The Western States Contractors Association (WSCA), launched in 2025, is a non-profit trade association representing union-signatory heavy civil contractors in the southwestern United States. WSCA specializes in labor relations and advocacy on behalf of contractors who build the roads, highways, bridges, and rail projects that form the backbone of our regional infrastructure.