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• BA in Interpersonal & Public Communication
• Master in Public Administration
• Master in Political Science (ABT)
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Politics
• Minor in Physics (Theoretical)
• Class Leader of USN Nuclear A School Class
• Certificate in Real Estate Sales
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• BSA National Camp School Certification
• Former Ohio Hunter Education Instructor
• Former Florida Licensed Teacher
• Former Ohio Licensed Teacher

• Founder & CEO of the Institute for Veterans Health & Social Policy (IVHSP)
• Graduate of Leadership Thomas
• Graduate of Leadership Wooster
• Jackson Township (Ohio) Zoning Commissioner
• Former Board Member, Euclid (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce
• Former Board Member & Treasurer, National Storm Shelter Association
• Former Council Member, Veterans Advisory Council to the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center
• Former Board Member, Northwest/Jackson Soccer League (NJSL)
• Co-Founder of New Faculty Majority (NFM)
• Former Board Member, Heroes at Hartong Farm
• Vice President, University of Akron Student Government
• Senator, University of Akron Student Senate
• Eagle Scout
• National Merit Scholarship Finalist

Purchinex, LLC (January 2017-Present)

Canton, Ohio/Ochlocknee Georgia

Founder & President

Purchinex is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that has completed approximately $80 million in federal contracts with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Purchinex specializes in designing and refitting industrial laundry facilities at VA hospitals throughout the United States.

Vacavia Cottages & Cabins (November 2021-Present)

Ochlocknee, Georgia

Chief Strategy Officer & Director of Government Affairs

Vacavia Cottages & Cabins manfuactures ANSI 119.5 compliant park model RVs and Georgia and Florida compliant modular homes. Matt was part of the initial investment group that acquired the assets from the former Pinnacle Park Homes. He grew sales from $2.5 million/year at acquisition to over $9 million/year in the first 24 months of operating the company as Operating Partner.

Triple Canopy Media, LLC (January 2007-Present)

Canton, Ohio/Ochlocknee Georgia

Chief Strategy Officer & Director of Government Affairs

 Owner and managing director of a boutique marketing firm specialzing in search engine optimization (SEO), strategic communications, reputation management, web development, and brand ideation.

Chief Marketing Officer (January 2007-Present)

Euclid, Ohio

Chief Strategy Officer & Director of Government Affairs

Was responsible for all aspects of corporate marketing and communications including brand management, supporting new business development initiatives, developing and managing sales promotions, overhauling web & e-commerce, and integrated e-commerce with the company's custom ERP solution. Other responsibilities included managing e-mail marketing, social media, content strategy, internal communications, and public relations. 

Harbor Enterprises, LLC (September 2010-May 2015)

Thomasville, Georgia

Executive Vice President for Marketing, Sales & Government Affairs

Served as principal marketing officer for leading manufacturer of FEMA 320/361 compliant tornado shelters including prefabricated steel residential and community storm shelters, survival bunkers, and bulletproof panic rooms.  

Stark State College (September 2009-November 2010)

North Canton, Ohio

Adjunct Lecturer

Taught adult continuing education and workforce development courses in web development & web analytics in the Department of Continuing Education. Courses taught included Joomla Content Management Systems and Google Analytics IQ Certification. 

The University of Akron (August 2007-March 2010)

Akron, Ohio

Adjunct Lecturer

Taught undergraduate courses in Effective Oral Communication and Introduction to Public Speaking in the School of Communication. Also taught Google Analytics, Joomla! Content Management Systems, WordPress and Social Network Marketing through the Department of Continuing Education. 

Summit County Board of Elections (January 2007-October 2007)

Akron, Ohio

Applications & Systems Administration

Responsible for managing all IT, elections information systems, elections equipment, direct mail systems, and LAN/WAN functions for the Summit County Ohio Board of Elections. 

Harbor Enterprises, LLC (February 2006-January 2007)

Thomasville, Georgia

Director of Marketing

Managed marketing department for recreational vehicle manufacturer (formerly Harbor Enterprises, LLC and Stewart Park Homes, Inc.). Developed and successfully launched multiple new brands. Served as art director, managing numerous contract designers and printers. Redeveloped several B2B and B2C websites and managed PPC and organic search engine optimization efforts. Established and managed an in-house call center with a 1,000+ daily inbound/outbound call capacity. Represented the company at trade shows.