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Growing up on a hog farm didn’t just teach Matt Schmitt powerful work ethics. It also taught him the power in giving back. Despite the long hours, Matt’s parents always found time to volunteer with local nonprofits. This sense of caring for community was instilled in Matt from a young age and has carried through to his time at Advance Auto Parts where he serves as a district manager in an area that covers Iowa City and parts of western Wisconsin. Several years ago, Matt, a longtime United Way supporter, worked with one of his district’s general managers to organize a charity car show at an Advance store to raise money for local nonprofits. The event has since become an annual tradition and continues to grow year after year, raising critical funds for the community and driving traffic to the store. The experience inspired Matt to find other ways to give back through his employment with the company. About a year ago, he landed a role as one of six team members on the Advance Auto Parts Foundation’s Community Donation Program team member review panel. In this capacity, Matt reviews gift recommendations submitted by team members from across the company and helps make critical decisions about where to direct foundation funds. “In my time on the panel, I’ve seen the program grow exponentially with a higher volume of quality submissions arriving each quarter. It’s so gratifying to know we are making a difference in local communities, all through the recommendations of our team members.”
MATT SCHMITT DISTRICT MANAGER YEARS AT ADVANCE: 6 | LOCATION: IOWA CITY, IA
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