Matthew Callister

Matthew Q. Callister (born December 5, 1955) is a former American Democratic politician who served as a Las Vegas city councilman (1995–1997), a Nevada state senator (1992–1995), and a Nevada state assemblyman (1986–1992).

Biography Callister was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Ed W. Clark High School. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Corpus Christi, Texas from 1974 to 1976. Callister earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Utah in 1978, and a juris doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1981.

Callister worked as a law clerk for U.S. Senator Paul Laxalt. After passing the Nevada bar exam, he joined his father's law firm, Callister & Reynolds, as a partner before entering politics.

Callister served as a member of the Clark County General Obligation Bond Commission, City of Las Vegas Liquor/Tavern License Commission, Clark County Regional Jail Commission, and Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Committees Senate Finance Committee Assembly Ways and Means Committee, chair (two terms)