Director Bio
Matt graduated from Cherokee High School in 1989 and attended Chattahoochee Technical College for two and a half years in the field of Industrial Electrical Technology. While attending Chattahoochee Tech, Matt continued to work for his family’s electrical business as an electrician. Matt began his career with Cherokee County in 1992 as a Maintenance Technician applying his experience in the electrical and construction fields. In 2000, Matt was promoted to Maintenance Manager for all facilities maintenance operations. In 2005, Matt was promoted to Property Management Director. As Property Management Director, Matt manages a $3.2m annual budget and provides leadership to 30 employees which include the Property Maintenance Division as well as the Custodial Division. Matt also serves as a Project Manager on many County construction projects.
Matt is a lifelong resident of Cherokee County along with his wife Lori, to whom he has been married for 32 years. They have three children, Logan, Madelyn and Chandler. Matt’s extended family includes his dogs, Kinley, Cooper and Bella. Matt dedicates most of his time to his family including his two new grandchildren that were born in 2022. Matt enjoys volunteering for youth sports programs and dedicated over 12 years coaching his son in baseball and basketball. Matt is a baseball enthusiast and loves outdoor activities including hunting, and fishing.