Matt Ritchie, a native of Pineville, Louisiana, is a graduate of Pineville High School. Upon graduation from high school Matt attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe until transferring to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Marketing with a minor in International Business. During his time at ULM, Matt was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity acting as treasurer for two years. In 1997 Matt began investing in single family, multifamily, small commercial properties, and land. Earning his Real Estate License in 1999, Matt worked successfully as a real estate agent for three years when he decided it was time for more. Matt earned his Broker's License in 2002 and in 2003 opened Ritchie Real Estate, LLC. In 2006 Matt earned the prestigious designation of CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member). This designation is awarded to only those real estate professionals who have completed a series of demanding courses and exams as well as produced a significant portfolio of completed commercial real estate transactions. Today, Matt continues to run a successful real estate brokerage while he remains committed to his and his clients' real estate investments throughout the Alexandria/Pineville area, and most recently expanding his interests to the Gulf Coast. Professional AffiliationsCentral Louisiana Board of REALTORS:Member since 1999President-Elect 2007President 2008Immediate Past President 2009Realtor of the Year 2009Board of Directors 2004-2009Political Action Committee 2007-2011Political Action Committee -Vice Chairman 2010Affiliate Committee 2002-2006Commercial Committee - Chairman 2006-2011Multiple Listing Service Committee 2003-2004 Louisiana REALTORS:Member since 1999State Committee for Commercial Business and Industry - Vice Chairman 2008State Committee for Commercial Business and Industry - Chairman 2009State Committee for Commercial Business and Industry - Division Director 2010Executive Committee Member 2010-2011Graduate of LR Leadership Program 2007Professional Development Team - member 2008-2009Professional Standards Team - member 2008-2009Board of Directors - member 2008-2011Strategic Planning Team - member 2008-2009Strategic Planning Team - Vice Chairman 2010Strategic Planning Team - Chairman 2011Region 1 Vice-President - 2011