From an early age, Matt began “honing his chops” in hospitality: at 12, he started off as a cart boy at his local golf club in Virginia, eventually working his way up to pro shop manager.
After college, however, fate took Matt in the direction of a first job at global aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman, in Baltimore, MD.
While in Baltimore, Matt met his future wife Jenna, who helped him reconnect to his background in hospitality: together, the two developed a side hustle managing properties and investing in real estate in Baltimore, Maryland. Matt and Jenna managed their growing business while juggling work and Matt’s MBA classes in Marketing and Analytics at St. Joseph’s University. After a few years, Matt took a leap by resigning from his day job to focus full-time on Cozi.
Over the years, Matt knew his wife’s Texas roots would one day sign him up for a one-way ticket to the Lone Star State. But secretly, he was excited about the prospect; ever since Jenna first took him to her hometown in Dripping Springs, TX, he had already begun falling for the people, the landscape, and that special Texas Hill Country way of life.
As Founder and CEO of Cozi, Matt is helping to share the beauty and the excitement of the Texas Hill Country, through his passion for vacation rentals, phenomenal event venues, and an unforgettable guest experience. Reach out to Matt anytime at matt@cozivr.com.
