Matthew is originally from Southside, AL, but has lived in the Destin, FL area for the past 8 years. Matthew is a proud alumni of Troy University, where he played baseball. Matthew is a seasoned CFO with a deep-rooted expertise in the vacation rental industry. With a career spanning almost a decade, he has excelled in financial management and strategic planning for some of the most prominent players in the vacation rental market. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys indulging in his passion for golf and exploring new destinations with his wife.
Hometown:
Southside, AL
Favorite Sports Team:
Troy Trojans, Alabama Crimson Tide, & Atlanta Braves
Favorite Places Traveled:
- Iceland
Books on a Shelf Nearby:
- Harry Potter by JK Rowling
- Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron
Favorite Things:
- Restaurants: Tin Top and Jesse's Restaurant
- Golf
- Traveling
Favorite Part About Working At Liquid Life:
The people I get to work with every day. I have yet to dread coming into work a single time since I started.
Experience in Vacation Rentals or Hospitality:
With Liquid Life since September 2023
Education:
Troy University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Accountancy
Relevant Work History:
Chief Financial Officer, Liquid Life Vacation Rentals
Orange Beach, Alabama | 2023 – Present
Director of HR & Finance, Key Data Dashboard
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | 2021 – 2023
Manager of Accounting, Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO)
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | 2021
Director of Internal Accounting, 360 Blue
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida | 2019 – 2021
Senior Accountant, Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Crestview, Florida | 2016 – 2018
Business Development Manager, Steel City Pops
Troy, Alabama | 2014 - 2015
