Matt Williams is Assistant Director of Development for Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. One of his primary goals at Tech is to increase alumni and corporate engagement in order to build on the fundraising momentum for the college. Prior to joining the Davis College staff, Williams served in several marketing roles within the Texas Department of Agriculture for some 18 years. Most recently he was the lead field representative in the department's Trade and Business Development Division. Earlier Williams worked as the department's chief of marketing. Williams received his bachelor's degree agricultural education from Texas Tech. In addition, he is a graduate of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program. In addition, Williams served on the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, and the Wine and Food Foundation of Texas/High Plains Chapter.