Matt was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska where he graduated from Service High School. Most of his early life was centered around playing hockey from the time he was five till his senior year in high school he also grew up playing golf in the summers in the Alaska Junior Golf Association. Matt started his career out of high school becoming a Journeyman Electrician where he ran jobs all over the state of Alaska. Matt enjoys spending his time at the lake with his family and friends, traveling, and playing golf.