Matt advances McKinstry’s vision and industry leadership through collaborative
innovation. Constantly curious, he partners with his team to always ask what’s possible and
continually explore emerging industry trends that are reshaping and advancing the built
environment. The result can be seen in McKinstry’s emerging and inflight ventures, delivering
innovative products and solutions to clients across the country.
Matt has been in the AEC industry for over 25 years where he has spent his career focused on
removing the waste out of the built environment through the grow and development of innovative
product solutions and business models. Matt leads Dawson Ventures, McKinstry’s corporate venture
practice, where he and the team work to cultivate an ecosystem of innovation, supporting and
standing-up new offerings and business ventures providing capabilities and services which enable
McKinstry to transform the planning, design and building process.
In his spare time, he enjoys boating, hiking and alpine skiing with his family.