Matt joined United Church Funds (UCF) in February 2013 as the Investor Development Associate, and currently serves as the Vice President, Institutional Relationships. His role within UCF has expanded to include providing executive leadership to Institutional Relationship and Client Service efforts, while developing and executing strategic initiatives to help grow and manage the organization and provide a top-tier client experience. Matt also works directly with current clients to develop prudent asset allocation and endowment governance strategies, and building relationships with key stakeholders and partners. Prior to UCF, Matt worked in non-profit administration, asset management, and business consulting roles.
A graduate of McKendree University (B.A.) and Murray State University (M.B.A), he also holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst (AIFA) designation and regularly speaks to churches and non-profit organizations around the country on a variety of financial governance and investment-related topics. Matt is a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ in Red Bud Illinois, and currently serves as a Trustee for Eden Theological Seminary (St. Louis MO) and the UCC Church Building and Loan Fund (Cleveland OH). An avid golfer, outdoorsman, and traveler, Matt and his wife Sara reside in Red Bud, Illinois.