Matt enlisted in the Marine Corps following his graduation from Cactus Shadows High School in 2003. He served throughout the South Pacific as well as the Naval Aviation Headquarters conducting test and evaluation flights on CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters. Matt completed 14 months in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his first deployment, he was awarded the prestigious Enlisted Aircrew Member of the year for the Marine Corps. Matt most recently served as a recruiter and his station led the valley in enlisting new Marines. Matt married his High School Sweetheart, Ashley, in 2008 and currently resides in Gilbert with their 5-year-old daughter Kaylee, and their 3 foster children.