Matt Summers

Matt Summers serves as the Director of Client Insights at Thrivent since May 2023, leading the consumer insights function to inform strategic decisions through brand health and segmentation analysis. Prior to this role, Matt held various positions at Target from August 2014 to April 2023, where responsibilities included directing community insights and managing research that enhanced neighborhood-based store designs and fostered collaboration across multiple departments. Matt's earlier experience spans roles as a Strategist at MONO, where brand development for Angie's Boomchickapop was a key achievement, and positions at Digitas North America, Martin Williams Advertising, and Carmichael Lynch, contributing to strategies for major clients in multiple industries. Matt began a career in litigation support at Dorsey & Whitney, LLP after completing a BA in Marketing Management at the University of St. Thomas.