Matthew Bigelow has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in budget management and program development at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners since March 2014, where roles have included Budget Director, Manager of Corporate Engagement, Program Development Manager, Education Program Manager, Education Services Specialist, and Finance and Accounting Associate. Prior to this, Matthew served as Operations Supervisor at NSource from May 2013 to February 2014 and worked as a Customer Service Representative at TransCore from June 2008 to February 2013. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from North Carolina State University (2017-2020) and dual bachelor's degrees in Business Administration with a focus on Finance & Operations Management and Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2008-2012).