Matt Carlson
General Manager
Meet Matt Carlson, the co-owner and General Manager of FHI. Matt is a Kansas native who has a passion for remodeling beautiful and functional homes for his clients. He learned the ropes of the construction industry from his dad, who taught him how to hammer, saw, and measure with precision and care. Matt loves every aspect of his job, from managing clients and employees to executing to delivering the final product. He believes that nothing is more rewarding than seeing the smiles on his clients’ faces when they see their dream homes come to life.
Matt has a diverse and impressive background that showcases his skills and talents. After finishing high school in 2005, he worked as a contractor in his hometown of McPherson while studying Fire Science at Hutchinson Community College. He graduated in 2007 and moved to Manhattan, where he joined the Manhattan Fire Department as a firefighter. He also pursued a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship at Kansas State University, which he completed in 2011.
Matt’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to partner with Chris in 2013 and become a partial owner of Fox Home Innovations. Since then, he has been instrumental in growing the company and leading the team with vision and excellence. He oversees all aspects of the company’s operations and works closely with the Leadership Team and staff to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
When he’s not busy managing FHI, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is happily married to his wife Kesley and they have two amazing kids, Kannon and Hattie. Matt loves coaching his kids in various sports, such as baseball, football, wrestling. He also likes to work on house projects and travel with his wife. Matt’s hobbies include anything outdoors, especially archery hunting and camping. He is always up for a new adventure and a good challenge.