1. 4 March 3, 2016
I love to be involved in
the community,
especially when I can
utilize my special set
of skills.
— Matt Clark
with
Matt
Clark
What do you do for the Pikes
Peak Bulletin?
I am an
advertising
account executive.
When did you
start?
Jan. 4 was my
official start date.
What do you
love about this
job?
Getting to
meet and work
with all the great
people in Manitou
and on Colorado
Springs’ Westside.
Any
challenges?
Filling the shoes of my predeces-
sor, Karen Hazlehurst.
What other role(s) do you play
in Manitou and Westside Colorado
Springs life?
I host hugely popular trivia nights
at 503|W and Alchemy and in my
spare time I play bartender extraordi-
naire at Creekside Cuisine.
You just
joined the
Chamber of
Commerce board
of directors —
why is that
important to you?
How’s it going so
far?
I love to be
involved in the
community,
especially when I
can utilize my
special set of
skills. So far so
good, it’s great
seeing the behind
the scenes.
What do you love about
Manitou?
Its beautiful mountain charm.
How long have you lived in
Colorado?
Almost four years now.
Where else have you lived?
Maryland, Florida, South Korea,
Thailand, China, Cambodia and
France. I have an insatiable curiosity
for the world and all it has to offer. I
taught English to kindergartners in
South Korea.
What would surprise people to
learn about you? Any hidden
talents?
I make a pretty awesome
Manhattan and am an excellent
cook. And I need surprisingly little
sleep.
Contact Matt at matt@pikespeak-
publishing.com or 445-6594.