Matt Gunderson is CEO of GEO, where he leads efforts to cultivate and empower leaders and stakeholders across the agriculture and nonprofit sectors. An Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) through the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Matt brings a strategic, purpose-driven approach to growth, governance, and organizational performance.
A seasoned senior executive, Matt previously spent more than a decade at Farmers National Company, serving in multiple senior vice president roles spanning strategy, sales, marketing, and business growth. He led the development of a five-year strategic marketing plan, launched a new revenue-generating business line, and partnered with IT to implement technology solutions that reduced processing time by 75%.
Earlier in his career, Matt served as Executive Vice President of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, where he directed operations and led transformative sponsorship growth for the River City Rodeo & Stock Show. He began his career in university extension and agricultural lending and has long been active in nonprofit leadership at local, state, and national levels.
A seasoned senior executive, Matt previously spent more than a decade at Farmers National Company, serving in multiple senior vice president roles spanning strategy, sales, marketing, and business growth. He led the development of a five-year strategic marketing plan, launched a new revenue-generating business line, and partnered with IT to implement technology solutions that reduced processing time by 75%.
Earlier in his career, Matt served as Executive Vice President of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, where he directed operations and led transformative sponsorship growth for the River City Rodeo & Stock Show. He began his career in university extension and agricultural lending and has long been active in nonprofit leadership at local, state, and national levels.