Matt is a Hopkins County native as he grew up on a farm in the East Texas Town of Sulphur Springs, Texas.  As a boy a strong work ethic was instilled in him. He tended animals, ran tractors, hauled hay, and was a general farm hand. He was drawn to entrepreneurship in high school when he started his own lawn service.  Later, he worked his way through college as a car salesman.

He lives in Colleyville with his wife Alison, son Asher, and their Labradoodles Derby and Maple.

• University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law – Juris Doctor
• University of Texas at Arlington – Masters of Business Administration – Management Concentration
• Texas A&M University – Commerce – Bachelor of Business Administration  – Major in Finance