MEET Matt

As president, Matt is responsible for the daily operations of the business. In his role as EIC, Matt directly oversees successful completion of all phases of projects including estimating, construction feasibility, value engineering, and design-build project management. His responsibilities also include subcontractor relations, strategic planning and business development.

As EIC, Matt has the responsibility and opportunity to interact with the team; to offer experience and knowledge while supporting our staff in the successful delivery of services. The intent is to offer support while encouraging our staff to be autonomous, freethinking and entrepreneurial. The goal is professional and personal growth for each employee through collaboration for the benefit of individuals and the team.

Matt joined Gibbs in July 2013 as director of preconstruction. He has over 32 years of experience in the construction industry, including work as a carpenter, foreman, superintendent, estimator, project coordinator, project manager, senior project manager and executive in charge. Prior to joining Gibbs, he was vice president and executive in charge at American Constructors, a large commercial general contractor in Nashville, Tennessee.

Matt has managed the successful completion of over $400 million in construction projects in the southeastern United States, of which approximately 50 were CMAR. Projects include hospitality/multi-family projects, retail and food service facilities, primary and secondary public schools, private schools, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, university housing, libraries, and community centers.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
American Construction, Inc.
2002-2013 - Vice President
Creekside Construction
2000-2002 - Owner
Moore Construction
1996-2000 - Owner
RB Construction
1991-1996 - Carpenter

EDUCATION
Middle Tennessee State University | 1996
Bachelor of Science, Construction Management