Matt Hayes has been named executive director of alumni relations at Marshall University.
Hayes comes to Marshall from Wells Fargo Insurance. Previously he was at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Altria, Premier Farnell Corp. and The Herald-Dispatch.
He said his previous positions have provided him the opportunity to develop specialized skills in meeting the needs of clients as well as building and maintaining strong business relationships.
“The alumni association is going to do a lot of great things,” Hayes said. “We are reaching out to connect with the student population, to increase their familiarity with the alumni association and to let them know about the opportunities they have to be involved.”
He has lived in the Huntington area for the past 23 and is involved in numerous community organizations, including Rotary Club of Barboursville, CONTACT of Huntington, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State, Norway Avenue Church of Christ, Huntington City Mission, Huntington Chamber of Commerce and Milton Middle School.
A two-time Marshall graduate, Hayes earned a bachelor’s degree in business management in 1994 and a master’s degree in safety technology in 1997. He was born in Wheeling and raised in New Martinsville.
Matt Hayes has been named executive director of alumni relations at Marshall University.
