Matt Pierce, CPA
Interim CEO and Managing Director, Finance & Insights
Matt Pierce, who enjoys playing and watching all sports, brings his competitive edge to the table when tackling his role as Vice President of Finance & Operations. Matt offers experience from several major corporations as a financial planning and analysis director, and head of finance and senior audit manager. While his day-to-day routine varies, his mission is to balance operational strategy and financial stewardship to make certain E4E Relief's grantmaking process is sustainable and profitable. Success in this role requires a jack of all trades like Matt to work across departments to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and quality at every step.
The Connecticut native relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, to attend the College of Charleston for his B.S. and M.S. in accounting. As a proud husband and father, he patiently awaits the opportunity to become a Little League coach. Until then, he spends his free time binge-watching Bluey with his son and volunteering with his favorite charities: Miracle League Charleston, Komen Race for the Cure and Charlotte Autism Speaks.
His superpower(s)
"Bringing clarity to complexity, controlling what can be controlled and not getting hung up on things that I can't, and my ability to turn negatives into positives."
Words to live by
"Work smarter, not harder." - Allen F. Morgenstern