During his time with Cole Haan, the company doubled in size and expanded its global foot print, positioning the company as a leading fashion brand. Matt and his wife, Melissa, reside in Mission Hills, Kansas, with their three sons. Matt is active in several industry and civic organizations, including the Jay H. Baker Initiative at the Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania; Young President's Organization; University of Miami Board of Trustees, Florida; Chairman of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America; Matt is a member of the American Ballet Theater (ABT) Board of Governing Trustees, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Board of Trustees, and the Board for National Retail Federation (NRF).