Ultimate Male Non-Profit Leader Matthew Nelson • Boys & Girls Club
Title: Chief Executive Officer Business: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Current Position Length: 4 years in current position. 17 years with the Club. What you do: Work with a passionate team of volunteer board members and dynamic youth development professionals in our mission to make a difference by inspiring and enabling all youth, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as caring, productive, and responsible citizens. Traits: Patient, determined, father Goals: To provide the best life for my family Role Models: Jim Ventress and Ghandi Greatest Moment in Life: Our daughter’s birth Hobbies: I love to explore the outdoors on foot and by four wheel. I love going out to the hard to reach places and experiencing natures beauty with friends and family.
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