Matthew Klein graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bradley University Foster College of Business with a B.S. in Business Management and Leadership and a minor in Marketing. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Business Administration. While at Bradley, Matthew received first place in multiple innovation competitions, and an official proclamation for his entrepreneurial abilities from Bradley President Stephen Standifird and City of Peoria, IL Mayor Rita Ali.

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In 2021 Matthew joined CL Enterprises, a holding company that strengthens smaller communities through strategic and financial investments, fostering economic and social revitalization in the Midwest. He works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to oversee marketing operations and drive growth objectives across diverse industries.

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Growing up in the Illinois Valley, a collection of small communities with distinctive characteristics, the art of storytelling and perspectives has always been a fundamental principle to Matthew. His passion and desire to create led him to found his creative video production company at the age of 17.

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Matthew's video work was included and credited in an HBO original documentary in 2021 produced by Unrealistic Productions, a Mark Wahlberg company. Matthew has created over 500 films for a wide range of public and private entities.

 

In his spare time, Matthew enjoys photographing nature, flying drones, hiking at National Parks, and spending time with his friends and family. He is an avid hiker at Starved Rock State Park, and joined the Starved Rock Foundation Board of Directors in 2022. There’s also a good chance of running into him at the local coffee shop.