Matthew Thomas grew up in the Lansing, Michigan area and went on to live in Chicago for over 20 years, where he earned his degree from Shimer College. He has worked in a variety of fields including higher education, research publishing, and social services, among others. In addition to working for VtSBDC, Matthew is a general topics reporter with The Montpelier Bridge.
Matthew lives in Brookfield, Vermont, with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys reading and writing fiction, exercising, and the quiet and beauty of rural Vermont.