Matthew has been the Director of Marketing & Communications with Downtown
Durham Inc since 2004. Before joining DDI, he worked as a business and computer
consultant in the triangle area, mainly at UNC Chapel Hill. Prior to that he was a
marketing intern with the Charlotte Hornets.
Since starting with DDI, Matthew has developed numerous new marketing initiatives
for the organization (including the Find Your Cool campaign), designed a completely
new website with interactive features and is responsible for the organization’s PR.
He has been a guest columnist for 15-501 Magazine and the Herald-Sun, in addition
to being a contributor to national publications such as National Real Estate Investor
magazine, US Airways Magazine & Landscape Architect.
In partnership with the Durham Chamber of Commerce, has worked on initiatives for
Startsups, including the successful Startup Stampede program.
He currently serves on the Public Information Officers Council, the Carolina Theater
Board of Trustees, Durham’s Cultural Advisory Board and the Durham Central Park
Board of Directors as Vice-Chair.
Matthew holds a BA from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Masters in Business
Administration from NCCU. He is also a 2008 Graduate of the Leadership Durham
Program (and the 2009 Committee Chair for Leadership Durham).