DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS

MATT COMES TO LONGWATER FROM THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR WHERE HE SPECIALIZED IN MAJOR-GIFT FUNDRAISING, STRATEGIC PLANNING, DONOR RELATIONS, AND TEAM MANAGEMENT.

Matt started his career in higher education in athletics rules compliance at The University of South Dakota and Oklahoma State University before transitioning into a fundraising role at North Dakota State University where he helped manage fundraising for North Dakota State Athletics, one of the premier fundraising shops in mid-major college athletics.  Matt then transitioned to the North Dakota State University Foundation as a Managing Director of Development where he oversaw fundraising for several college units and had a leadership role in a campaign that raised nearly $600M.

Matt holds a B.S. in Sports Management from Augustana University (S.D.) and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota.  He lives in Fargo with his wife Sara and sons Gino and Jack, and enjoys golf, traveling, and exercise.