Matt is a creative problem solver with a genuine curiosity for people and a deep belief in the transformative power of well-designed outdoor spaces. Throughout his career, he has worked on a wide range of project types — streetscapes, plazas, parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, bike paths, school grounds, and recreational amenities — bringing the same intentionality and craft to each.
At the heart of Matt’s practice is a conviction that thoughtfully designed environments can meaningfully improve people’s lives: fostering community, inviting rest and reflection, and creating spaces worth returning to. A committed partner through every phase of a project, he has a particular gift for helping clients give shape and clarity to their vision. From the first sketch to the final ribbon cutting, Matt brings a practiced eye, a strategic mind, and a people-first approach to every project he takes on.
He received his bachelor’s degree of science in Landscape Architecture from Michigan State University.
professional credentials
Registered Landscape Architect – State of Michigan
awards
*West Boardman Lake Trail – City of Traverse City
ACEC Michigan 2024 “Engineering Honorable Conceptor”
*Downtown Streetscape & Infrastructure – Village of Vicksburg
ACEC Michigan 2024 “Certificate of Merit”
*Legacy Plaza – City of Ludington
APWA Michigan 2022 “Project of the Year, Structures $5m -$25m”
*Projects completed while employed by Prein&Newhof
affiliations
American Society of Landscape Architects – member
interests + hobbies
- pickleball
- Detroit sports
- listening + singing to worship music
- meeting new people
- camping + hiking with his family
fun fact!
In 2020, Matt ran every mile of trail in the Ottawa County Parks system — rain, shine, or flooding.