Matt is a native of Gaston County and he and his wife have been married for 19 years. They have three teenaged children whom they homeschool.  Before coming to Hickory Grove, he worked at Walmart for 18 years. He is a dedicated Christian who is a Deacon at Garver Memorial Baptist Church.  There he teaches Sunday School, Children’s Church, and the Wednesday night youth group.  He loves working outside and owns his own lawn care business (his children work for him).  Matt’s favorite verse is Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”