Matt leads the department’s programs that bring together students and employers, and he spearheads many different career development efforts. He organizes career panels, résumé reviews, practice interviews, job fairs and information sessions that bring key employers to Hope’s campus. He works directly with a wide variety of employers in the Midwest to arrange student visits and internship opportunities.

Matt加入经济与商务系之前，在职业发展和招聘方面拥有超过12年的广泛经验。他之前的经验包括在大型上市公司和私人公司担任高管招聘人员五年。他管理了多个行业招聘高管的各个阶段，包括金融服务、航空航天、软件、汽车和大学体育。He also spent four years leading recruiting and placement efforts at The Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit think tank in Washington D.C.

He started his career working in the federal government. After interning at the White House during college, he was hired at the White House as a staff assistant in the Office of Presidential Personnel. He then worked as associate director of public liaison in the Office of Gulf Coast Rebuilding at the Department of Homeland Security.

areas of expertise

• Employer relations
• Executive recruiting
• Government
• Nonprofit policy

education

• MBA, Townson University, 2015
• B.A., political science, Hope College, 2006

outside the college

Matt and his wife (a fellow Hope alum) live in Holland with their three children. They enjoy exploring the beautiful cities on the West Michigan coast and traveling around the country whenever possible. He played for the ice hockey team during his time at Hope and is a season-ticket holder for Hope’s basketball team.