Matt Hooper

Matt Hooper has a diverse work experience that includes various roles in the fields of cost engineering, tax services, project management, and construction. Matt has served as a Director of Cost Engineering at Wave Broadband, where they supported the fiber construction build team by ensuring they had the necessary resources and training to complete projects within budget. Matt also worked as a founder at Mandel Products, where they gained valuable experience as an entrepreneur and wore multiple hats to manage the business. In addition, Matt worked as a Manager of R&D Tax Services at Moss Adams LLP, where they conducted tax studies related to research and development tax credits for clients in aerospace, manufacturing, and construction industries. Matt also served as a Project Engineer at ERRG, managing environmental construction and remediation projects and overseeing financial performance reporting and safety coordination. Matt has further experience as a Tax Preparer at Seeley & Associates and H&R Block, where they prepared and filed tax returns for individuals and provided tax strategy recommendations. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Project Manager at CDM Smith, gaining experience in construction management and environmental projects. Prior to that, they served as a General Contractor at Sytsma, Inc. and held roles in construction management and environmental engineering at MWH Americas, Inc. Overall, Matt Hooper has a strong background in project management, cost engineering, tax services, and construction, with a focus on ensuring project success and implementing strategies to optimize financial performance.

Matt Hooper attended Cal Poly SLO from 1998 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology. Prior to attending Cal Poly SLO, they completed their high school education at Juanita High School, although specific dates are not provided for this period. In terms of additional certifications, Matt Hooper obtained the Engineer-In-Training certification from the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists (California) in June 2002. Matt also acquired the Safety Trained Supervisor certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals in November 2010.