After graduating from the University of Texas, Matthew joined Ann Richards’ team and began work on the JTPA program where he developed several relationships in the electronics industry. He then spent almost five years in the electronic distribution market; where he gained extensive knowledge in the custom cable assembly business, before becoming one of the first people to join Andrew Cooper and John Bosch, Jr. at TyRex Group, Ltd. in 1996.  In 2001, Matthew became President and Partner of iRex – one of the TyRex Family companies – before assuming his current role as President and Partner of TyRex. printed circuit board manufacturing. Matt’s entrepreneurial mindset and decades of business management provide him with a unique perspective on the implementation of artificial intelligence in the broader manufacturing and new product development landscapes. His success in business comes from a commitment to longevity and community, subscribing to a “built to last” mindset where business is a series of interlocking commitments. Matt is a graduate of the University of Texas, and he and his wife Heather reside in Austin with their two children. He and his wife Heather reside in Austin, Texas, with their two children.