Matt Patton

Dr. Matt Patton oversees the day-to-day operations of AngelouEconomics. He works with the CEO to coordinate short- and long-term growth strategies Matt utilizes 15+ years’ quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research experience. He has ten years’ project, program, and community leadership experience. 

Previously, Matt was faculty in the University Honors Program and Department of Geography and Geology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Among his specializations, Matt excelled in service learning which bridged Omaha’s private sector with university students. Prior to that, he was a researcher and project coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Matt’s research focuses on the regional aspects of economic development, GIS analysis, and workforce development. His academic contributions include over fifty invited talks, conference presentations, and publications. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at Texas State University, his Master of Science in Geographic Information Sciences from Central Michigan University, and his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Ashland University (OH). Matt blends each of these experiences to gain a holistic understanding of the economics of various regions. Community and people-driven, he is a mentor to current Texas State undergrad and graduate students.