Matthew is currently training to earn his EMT certification and plans to study Wildlife Enterprise Management in the fall. He previously served as a Ralphie handler at the University of Colorado, Boulder and spent three months in Hawaii participating in a Christian Leadership Residency, where he focused on serving and growing in his faith.

Matthew has a passion for challenge and adventure. His experience includes workinga a ranch in Colorado, completing a 17-mile ski mountaineering race, and finishing a 26-mile team ruck. He enjoys horseback riding, skiing, scuba diving and fly fishing.

He values his faith in Jesus Christ, his family, and a life of adventure.