President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition
Sept 2018 - May 2023
University of Health and Performance
My personal accomplishments have primarily been driven by adversity at a young age, I would call those experiences life shaping in many ways, creating a foundation for personal discovery, growth and understanding of the "why of life". While I am extremely passionate about my work, the purpose behind its impact is what I am most proud of personally. I am the husband to an amazing Australian entrepreneur, and father to two amazing children. I I enjoy fitness, outdoor recreation, snowboarding, and hunting.
Over the course of his career, Matt Hesse has utilized a strong commitment to education and mentorship to become a foremost leader and executive in health and wellness. As an Army veteran, founder of Hesse Enterprises, a holding company for a and founder of a multinational sports performance and nutrition company, Matt has been able to transform his dedication to service and sharp business acumen into a successful educational model at UHP. Matt initially began his mission to help veterans rebuild and re-launch their careers through FITOPS, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing veteran mental health needs through the power of physical fitness. Since 2017, Matt has utilized a transition strategy he wrote called, The Purpose Blueprint to help veterans and professionals transition between military service and professional careers. Through their research,
