As Vice President of Contractor Services, Matthew is responsible for all lending and finance operations within OPTIMUS Financing. He works directly with lending partners and affiliates developing and creating the most up-to-date finance offerings for EGIA’s vast contractor base. In addition, Matthew leads EGIA’s business development strategy, as well as the design and implementation of finance training content.

Matthew has been an integral part of the home improvement finance industry for over 20 years, with stops at American General Finance, Greensky and Renovate America. Matthew attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a degree in Psychology.

Kelsi Cooper has been a vital part of the sales team at FTL Finance since 2016. In her current role as Inside Sales Manager, Kelsi manages the entire sales administration process, coaches and develops reps toward success, and establishes strategies to acquire and maintain relationships with FTL’s contractor audience. Her team is also responsible for training contractors on how to leverage financing as a strategic sales tool. In addition to her sales expertise, Kelsi is a classically trained opera singer and a true crime aficionado.