Matt Cates is a second-generation Nevadan, born and raised in Reno. He graduated from the University of Nevada in 1998 and joined Granite Construction Company in 2002. Matt is currently the Construction Manager for the Nevada Region, managing all construction operations. Matt joined the NNCCF Board of Directors in December 2023. He previously was a member of the Nevada FFA Foundation Board of Directors. Matt and his wife Leigh live in Reno with their two daughters, Ryleigh, and Makenzie and three dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, and playing golf.