Matt lives in Lakefield Ontario where his business, Arboriculture Solutions is based. Matt graduated in 2001 with a Certificate in Arboriculture from Sir Sanford Fleming College and has continued learning everyday since. He is a ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Worker as well as a member of ISA and ISAO (Ontario chapter). Matt started assisting as an instructor with Arboriculture Canada in 2007 after taking the majority of their courses in previous years. He is an ACTE Certified Arboriculture Technician and participated in the 2008 Instructor Intensive Training Camp.