Matthew grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma, but has spent the last few years living in Potlatch, Idaho, a quaint little town with only 900 residents, seven of which were his own siblings. The state brings a surplus of wild game species for him to hunt in his freetime. His other passions include frisbee and the Green Bay Packers.
When Matthew attended his first State Class in 2019, he thought it might be a one time thing that didn’t pique his interest – but the Lord had other plans. He fully committed his life to Christ during that first week of class. Since then, God has used TeenPact in his life, as a student, staffer, and now intern. He has loved watching students grow in the same ways that the ministry has grown him, and can’t wait to continue to see that during the 2026 season.