Matt is the son of Ocala natives Ben and Susan Nye. He was born in Riverdale, Georgia and raised in Ocala. Matt has one younger sister, Ellen, who lives in Gainesville.

Matt is currently single and lives in SunTree with his two dogs, Lilly & Sassy.

Matt sporadically writes some profound things on his blog at Space Coast Politics and occasionally appears on the WMMB AM Bill Mick Show:

Matt's hobbies include fighting oppressive governments, organizing Tea Parties, reforming the Republican Party, sitting in front of a computer in the wee hours of the morning and changing the political landscape of Brevard County.

Matt's favorite book is, of course, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged - the greatest indictment of collectivism ever written. The character he relates to most, in case you are wondering, is Hank Rearden.

Some of Matt's favorite movies include: 300, Gladiator, Ironman, Tombstone, V for Vendetta and Watchmen.

Matt understands we are fighting for the future of our country and cherishes every day he spends breathing the (quasi-free) air. Live free or die!