Matt was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada and law degree, cum laude, from the University of San Francisco, School of Law. After practicing law with two law firms in Palo Alto and San Ramon, California Matt opened Weston Properties in Livermore, which is a full service commercial, residential, and real estate development firm. Additionally, he maintains a law practice focusing on real estate and other business issues. Matt also serves as the general counsel to Livermore’s Crooked Vine Winery, Stony Ridge Winery and Del Arroyo Vineyards, one of the largest vineyard operators in Livermore. He serves on the board of directors for the Joshua L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Matt resides in Livermore with his wife and two children and enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and coaching little league baseball.