Matt Young

About Matt Young

Matt is a family man with a great wife - Chris - and three awesome daughters. Matt has worked for IBM for over three decades in sales and marketing and communications. He is a guitar player in the local band - The Whisky Runners, an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, home brewer and a helluva cook with an opinion. Matt has been a contributor and consultant over the years for CaryCitizen.

Entries by Matt Young

Profile: Cary Town Manager Ben Shivar

April 15, 2010 /5 Comments/in News, Profiles /by Matt Young

We met with Cary Town Manager Ben Shiver on Friday. We sat down in the conference room in the Administration Building on Academy Street.

Profile: Cary Fire Chief Allan Cain

March 25, 2010 in Community, Profiles /by Matt Young

Not long ago we met with Pat Bazemore, the Chief of Police. The next day, we had an interview with Allan Cain, Cary’s Fire Chief. Allan is a friendly guy, very matter-of-fact. It was obvious he is dedicated to his work. He just laughed when I asked him what he did with his free time.

Artist to Presidents: Seton McGlennon

March 6, 2010 in Arts /by Matt Young

Oscar Wilde may have been wrong. At least in the case of Seton McGlennon. She has made a living of telling people’s life stories through art. What sets her apart is that she has been commissioned to do this not only for ordinary folks, like you and me, but also for U.S. Presidents and celebrities.