Meet Matthew West
Degrees and Experience
- Credential of Readiness in Business Analytics/Finance/Economics for Managers (Harvard Business School Online)
- MLS, Leadership & Administration (Emporia State University)
- B.A., English (Texas Tech University)
- Post Baccalaureate in Education (Texas Tech University)
- Colorado Professional Teacher Certification
- Certified Business Consultant for the Colorado Small Business Development Center through a cooperative agreement with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Education Consultant for International Baccalaureate (IB) Education Network
Biography and Professional Achievements
Matthew worked as a project manager for a federal and state government contractor for large programs such as the No Surprises Act and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration-Claims Dispute Resolution Program and managed programs in eight other states. He has also worked in leadership roles in public libraries and spent time in the classroom as a teacher in Colorado.
Matthew also found a passion in helping Colorado small businesses thrive as a consultant focused on increasing revenue and profitability. Matthew is excited to bring his business acumen and experience to CCU. During his time as a certified consultant at the Larimer Small Business Development Center, the center helped the collective clients grow their sales by $26.2M, #1 in Colorado development centers.
In addition, Matthew has spent years traveling to schools for school authorization and accreditation visits for the International Baccalaureate program. Evaluating school systems across the nation helped him develop a love for administration that prioritizes the needs of students and families.
Publications
- bizwest.com/2020/02/06/west-named-poudre-business-librarian
- larimersbdc.org/matthew-west
Faith and Learning
Matthew's journey with Christ developed as a teen with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to working as an educator with a Christian program that supported teen mothers in Northern Colorado. His impact from FCA inspired him to become a teacher for more than a decade alongside his wife, who taught at the same school. During summer break from teaching, they would house-swap with families visiting Colorado for the summer from Campus Crusade for Christ.
"My calling to serve Christ is to help CCU with a thriving business mindset through library services. Through agile innovation and transparent financial stewardship, I can help CCU grow with Christ-centered academic resources."
Matthew and his wife (Kris) have traveled to a dozen countries and feel blessed to have visited Ephesus and Thessaloniki.