Matthew Klein graduated with his MBA (Master's in Business Administration) from Bradley University in 2024. Prior to this, he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Business Management and Leadership and a minor in Marketing from Bradley's Foster College of Business. During his time at Bradley, Matthew earned first place in multiple innovation competitions and received an official proclamation for his entrepreneurial abilities from Bradley President Stephen Standifird and the Mayor of Peoria, IL, Rita Ali.

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.

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 natures landscapes, flying drones, exploring National Parks, and spending time with his friends and family. There’s also a good chance of running into him at the local coffee shop.