Matthew and his wife, Sarah, have been involved with St. Ambrose Academy since 2019.  They have six children consisting of two St. Ambrose graduates, one current student, and three future Guardians.

Matthew is a business executive working with organizations on growth and strategy. For 25-years he worked in various roles for the software company, Widen. He led the efforts to transform the legacy business to realize growth before navigating the sale of the business and a successful transition to the new owners. Some of the most impactful efforts included building and leading a high performing team, cultivating an environment of continuous learning, and instilling an entrepreneurial spirit across the organization.

Matthew is a Wisconsin native and has benefited from the value of Catholic education throughout his life. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Norbert College, an MBA from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and will complete a Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Mary in 2026.  When he’s not spending time with the family, helping companies grow, or learning something new, he’s probably hunting or fishing.

As for joining the board, Matthew looks forward to contributing to a high functioning board team to help expand Catholic classical education and the St. Ambrose Academy brand.