In the Spring of 2012, Matt volunteered for his first Junior Achievement opportunity after being introduced to the program during a presentation at Caterpillar. His first class was JA Titan, a web-based simulation for students to operate their own small business. Marty Green (EPCHS) and Peter Anderton (Caterpillar) were instrumental in guiding him through his first volunteer opportunity with Junior Achievement. After such a positive experience, Matt went on to volunteer with Junior Achievement in his own community by working with Mrs. Wherley at Eureka Middle School beginning in 2014 where he has taught JA Nation.
“Junior Achievement has blessed me with the opportunity to share things I have learned over the years at Caterpillar as well as during my time as a small business owner. I am thankful Caterpillar encourages our participation in such a great program as Junior Achievement! It gives me an opportunity to give back to our community and invest in our youth.” Matt, and his wife Sara, and their four children at home, ages 18 to 24, live in Eureka. Matt and his family are active with their Church and enjoy vacationing to our many National Parks.
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