Matt joined CVSA in 2024 after a 27-year career in law enforcement. He started his law enforcement career after graduating from Wichita State University with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice in June 1998. In 2001, Matt joined the Kansas Highway Patrol and received his initial certification to complete roadside inspections. He was certified as a roadside inspector throughout his 23-year career with the Kansas Highway Patrol. In 2014, Matt transferred to the Motor Carrier Safety Assistant Program where he obtained his Level I, General Hazardous Materials, Cargo Tank and Other Bulk Packaging certifications. In 2021, Matt became certified as a general hazardous materials instructor through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Nation Training Center. Matt has been active with the CVSA COHMED Program since 2016 and served on the CVSA Hazardous Materials Committee from 2017-2024.