Matt and his wife, Cory, both grew up in Okotoks and they have three young children, Ava, Cale and Violet.  Matt has a deep connection with the community of Okotoks.  As a child, Matt proudly represented Okotoks on many sports teams.  In his youth, he was Big Rocky, the Town Mascot at community events and was also a Tourist Information Councillor for the Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Okotoks.  

 

After graduating from the Foothills Composite High School, Matt attended the University of Lethbridge where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban and Regional Studies.  After university Matt worked for the Town of Okotoks as a Development Project Planner for over five years.  Matt is currently employed as a Planner for the City of Calgary, Centre City Planning and Design Team.  Matt served as a citizen member of the Okotoks Municipal Planning Commission before his election onto Okotoks Town Council.