Matt Read is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in media, advertising and communications. Matt co-founded Spatchcock Funk, a nationally televised cooking show that blends culinary arts with engaging storytelling. Spatchcock Funk engages communities across North America using social media, television, live events, and more. He also serves as a creative consultant and leadership advisor for various clients, leveraging his extensive experience to guide organizations in developing effective marketing strategies and fostering leadership skills.
Prior to focuses on the Spatchcock Funk brand, he was recently a Professor of Practice at Le Moyne College, where he taught courses in communications, leadership, creative advertising, and public relations within both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Madden School of Business and Economics. Throughout his career, Matt has collaborated with notable brands such as Tito’s Vodka and Nationwide Insurance, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge to his academic role.
Matt contributes to nurturing entrepreneurial talent, supporting initiatives like the B3 pitch competition and collaborating with community organizations to promote economic development in Central New York.