Prior to ATA, Matt spent 17 years with Freeman, a $2.5 billion world leader in event marketing. He spent nearly six years as vice president and 30 months as senior vice president of corporate account sales.

Matt served three years as a trustee for the Carroll Independent School District in Southlake, Texas and was a member of its budget and finance committee. He previously served as a consultant to startup companies, providing vertical assessments, sales strategies, investment networking, and general advisory input.

Matt is an avid archer, a certified USA Archery judge and Level 2 Instructor. Since joining the ATA, he has also become a frequent bowhunter.

During his time at ATA, he has been engaged on industry-critical issues including: R3, marketing, and intellectual property. “The services we provide members are unmatched,” Matt says. “With each effort, we’re focused on inspiring growth, increasing participation, and preserving these sports we all love.”

Matt has continued his professional development through coursework at Bell Leadership at the University of North Carolina and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, among many others.