ABout John Matar
John Matar has built his career on service, discipline, and leadership. A combat veteran of the United States Army, Matar enlisted in May 2008 as an Infantryman (MOS 11B). During his military tenure, he served honorably at Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Carson, Colorado; and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. His 15-month deployment during Operation Enduring Freedom (2010–2011) placed him along the Pakistan border at the height of the Arab Spring, where he exemplified courage, teamwork, and steadfast dedication to mission and country.
Following his military service, Matar continued his commitment to public safety through a tenure with the Springdale Police Department (2016–2018), where he applied his discipline and situational leadership to protect and serve the people of Northwest Arkansas.
Building on his field experience and a lifelong commitment to excellence, Matar earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Arkansas Tech. He is currently completing his Master’s degree at Midwestern Seminary and intends to pursue a Doctorate in Christian Education, combining his leadership experience with his desire to mentor and teach future generations.
In 2018, Matar launched the J.B. Hunt Government Services branch, where he played a pivotal role in connecting logistics expertise with public-sector needs. His work in logistics has honed his abilities in efficiency, operational planning, and resource management—skills he plans to bring to his service on the Benton County Quorum Court.
Through every phase of his career, John Matar has embodied service-driven leadership: disciplined in action, humble in approach, and guided by a faith-anchored sense of responsibility to his community and his country.
Personal Background
John Matar has called Benton County home since 1995, growing up in the heart of Northwest Arkansas and graduating from Bentonville High School. His deep roots in the community have shaped his commitment to family, faith, and service.
John is a devoted husband and father. He and his wife, Adalisa, were married in January 2016, and together they are raising their four children—Eliana (9), Aleni (7), Ilia (5), and Enoch (2)—in Bentonville, where they have lived since returning home in 2020. For John, Benton County isn’t just a place to live—it’s where his family worships, learns, works, and grows together.
A man of strong Christian faith, John credits his relationship with Christ as the foundation for his values and decisions. He believes faith and family are the backbone of a healthy community, and he strives to reflect those priorities in every area of his life.
Outside of work and public service, John enjoys spending time with his family on their property, supporting local veterans, and staying involved with local Republican efforts. A registered Republican since 2016 and now a member of the Benton County Republican Committee, John sees civic engagement as both a privilege and a responsibility.
At home or in the community, John Matar is known for his humility, dependability, and heart for others—qualities that continue to guide his service and leadership in Northwest Arkansas.