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Bio

A native of Hingham, Massachusetts, 2026 is Matt's 19th year with the ValleyCats. He is a 2003 graduate of Boston College, and before his time with the ValleyCats spent several years in the telecommunication industry working for a firm in Natick, MA.

Matt was named the Sam Nader Executive/Staff Member of the Year by the New York-Penn League in 2012, and was the recipient of NYPL's Robert Stedler Executive of the Year Award in 2017. Callahan was also honored as a member of the Albany Business Review's 40 Under 40 class in 2017 and is a 2015 graduate of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Institute.

In his free-time, Matt enjoys live music and playing sports such as baseball, softball, hockey, and skiing. He currently resides in Delmar with his wife and his two daughters.

Favorite Sports Team(s): Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics

First ValleyCats Game: June 20th, 2008

Favorite Former ValleyCat: Ben Orloff & Oscar Campos

Favorite Ballpark Food: Wood-Fired Pizza

Favorite ValleyCats Promotion: Veterans / Military Appreciation Night

Matt's Walk-Up Song Would Be: "Cochise" by Audioslave

Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting

Favorite Band: Pearl Jam

Best Concert Matt's Ever Been To: The Allman Brothers at the Beacon Theatre

Fun Fact About Matt: He started skating when he was 3 years old and still plays hockey in various leagues around the Capital Region.

Community Involvement: Downtown Troy Business Improvement District - Board Member; CDYMCA RENSCO Advisory Council - Council Member; Pitching In Charitable Foundation - Board Member; Capital Cup For Kids, Inc - Board Member