Get to Know Brent Better
Brent Feldman grew up in the St. Louis area and went to Marquette High School. He then went on to attend the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) pursuing a major in management information systems (MIS). He then transferred to Webster University for his sophomore year where he changed his major to Advertising and Marketing with a minor in Business Management and a certificate in Web Design and Development.
After graduating, Brent started working as a Marketing Associate at Ameriwood Industries in Wright City, MO. A few months into the job he talked to Cullen, who was a friend of a friend at the time, about potentially starting an agency since they both had a similar skill set. In the summer of 2006, Brent and Cullen purchased the domain name and by November Matchbox Design Group was officially in business.
As one of the partners at Matchbox, Brent oversees both the Design and SEO teams. He values collaboration and aims to develop strong, long-lasting relationships with clients. He is always looking for new opportunities for our company to grow, whether that’s by taking on a client in a new industry or providing a new service, he is always looking to the future.
“The most rewarding part of the day is working with the team and brainstorming new strategy ideas. I also cherish all the great relationships I get to have with our clients. Being able to speak openly about opportunities, challenges and even just life stuff is a pretty great thing to be able to do on a daily basis.”
– Brent Feldman
five Questions with Brent Feldman.
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Describe yourself in 3 words
“Expressive, engaging and energetic.”
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What do you do in your spare time?
“Play with my kid, hang out with my wife, play guitar, play with computery stuff and from time to time, I enjoy a craft beer.”
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Do you have any special talents?
“Memory and playing guitar.”
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What’s the coolest place you’ve ever visited?
“Japan, hands down. I think the culture, people and scenery is so unique and different. It’s probably the only place that after leaving I think I should just live there.”
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What's something awesome about you that no one else knows?
“I have prehensile toes that I use around the house to pick things up that fall on the floor.”