Matt Edwards

Matt Edwards

President

For nearly 20 years, Matt has led the strategic planning, financial management, and execution of complex capital projects for non-profit organizations. With a specialized focus on performing arts centers, museums, and multi-purpose venues, he has stewarded over $3.5 billion in culturally significant development.

Matt approaches project leadership as true staff augmentation—serving as the eyes, ears, and fierce advocate for the Owner from feasibility through closeout. With a dual background in architecture and finance, he brings a unique, analytical rigor to the process. He excels at managing the "living" project budget, mitigating risks while ensuring financial strategies align seamlessly with ongoing fundraising efforts.

He is known for his ability to translate highly technical information into clear, actionable choices for staff, executive leadership, and Boards of Directors. A proponent of "Principal-led" project management, Matt builds teams of industry-expert architects, engineers, and contractors, demanding executive-level involvement to ensure rapid, high-quality decision-making. Calm, collected, and relentlessly respectful, Matt builds true partnerships across the project team, ensuring everyone remains aligned with the institution's larger vision.

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Featured Projects

Featured Projects

Featured Projects

We are mission protectors, cultural translators, and trusted guides through the capital journey.


We are mission protectors, cultural translators, and trusted guides through the capital journey.


We are mission protectors, cultural translators, and trusted guides through the capital journey.


Sarasota Orchestra Music Center

A 31-acre cultural campus designed for growth, education, and performance - including concert and recital halls, support facilities, and public green space for Florida's premiere orchestra.

Smart Financial Centre

New 6,400-seat indoor performance venue focused on live music and touring productions, featuring a unique moveable wall system.

Dr. Phillips Center - Steinmetz Hall

Acoustic and architectural execution of one of the world’s most technologically advanced concert halls — delivering visual and sonic precision for the Dr. Phillips Center.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Planning and delivery of a world-class performing arts campus featuring a 1,700-seat concert hall and a 295-seat studio theater.

Sarasota Orchestra Music Center

A 31-acre cultural campus designed for growth, education, and performance - including concert and recital halls, support facilities, and public green space for Florida's premiere orchestra.

Smart Financial Centre

New 6,400-seat indoor performance venue focused on live music and touring productions, featuring a unique moveable wall system.

Dr. Phillips Center - Steinmetz Hall

Acoustic and architectural execution of one of the world’s most technologically advanced concert halls — delivering visual and sonic precision for the Dr. Phillips Center.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Planning and delivery of a world-class performing arts campus featuring a 1,700-seat concert hall and a 295-seat studio theater.