Born and raised in Lowell, Matt’s roots run deep in the city. He’s a proud graduate of Lowell High School, class of 97, and father of three beautiful Lowell Public School students.
After graduating from UMass-Amherst in 01′, his early career saw him work in the sports industry for the Golden State Warriors and Lowell Lock Monsters, banking industry, and as the executive director of the New England Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (NESSARA). These various roles help Matt gain a strong understanding of business, finance and government affairs. All helped lead to Matt opening his own company, Association Merchant Services in 2014. That company has grown to become one of the largest merchant services providers in New England. In 2019 he created KDE Consulting to provide small business consulting services to a select number of clients. Through KDE, Matt has gained experience in real estate, retail marijuana and other industries.
If you’re looking to find Matt outside the office, you will most likely find him at a baseball field or involved in some youth athletics activity. He is the President of the Pawtucketville Youth Organization, Head of the Friends of Lowell High Field Hockey Committee, Chairman of the Lowell Athletics and Activity Foundation, Coach in the Boomerball Baseball Program, amongst other things.
Matt’s passion for making the city better through youth athletics and activities is the main driver in his decision to become a member of the Lowell Athletics and Activities Foundation Board.
“We have a once in a lifetime chance to improve the lives of generations of Lowell’s children, how could you not want to be a part of that.”