Matt was born and raised in northern Wisconsin, where he grew up with a passion for the game of golf. He attended Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, where he graduated with a degree in Golf Course Management. Matt spent some time in Arizona working at Quintero Golf & Country Club, before moving back to Wisconsin.

Matt is a PGA Member and Head Golf Professional at Blackhawk Country Club in Madison, WI. Also, Matt is also the High School Boys Golf Coach at Madison Memorial High School in Madison, WI. He is the current President of the Balance & Believe Foundation, the philanthropic division of the Balance & Believe Academy.

Matt teaches everyone from beginners to professionals, and brings a wealth of knowledge from being a good player himself.