In 2001 Matthew Wesaw retired after serving as a Michigan State Police officer for 26 years. During his career with the Michigan State Police, Mr. Wesaw served at the Jackson, Flat Rock, and Lansing posts before being promoted to Uniform Sergeant in 1986. He was later transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division, where he became Detective Sergeant and served in the Organized Crime and Auto Theft Units. In 1995 he was elected to the full-time position of Vice President of the Michigan State Police Troopers Association (MSPTA). He served as the Vice President of the MSPTA until his retirement in January of 2001. Mr. Wesaw now serves as the Director of Government Relations for the Michigan State Police Troopers Association.

In addition to his responsibilities with the MSPTA, Mr. Wesaw is a current tribal council member and past chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Mr. Wesaw has been involved in many Native American organizations, including being a past board member to the Lansing North American Indian Center, past chairman of the Commission on Indian Affairs under previous Governor John Engler, and current member of the Nokomis Learning Center. Mr. Wesaw is also a former appointee to the Michigan Community Service Commission.

Matthew Wesaw attended Great Lakes Christian College and has a degree in Criminal Justice from Lansing Community College. He lives in Holt with his wife, Gloria and their daughters, Carly & Kelsey.