Curriculum Vitae

Matthew Persinger, Owner

Lost River Green Tech

P.O. Box 473, Mathias, WV 26812

Home: 304-897-7076 Cell: 703-409-1586

Matthew Persinger is a machinist and veteran of the U.S. Army, currently working toward an Associate’s Degree in Business Management at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. After earning his GED, at sixteen years of age, he enrolled in college classes for machine technology. He has worked in various areas of manufacturing for almost twenty years, several of those years in leadership positions. He took a break from machining and enlisted in the U.S. Army from 2001-2004 as an infantryman. Although born and raised in the state of Washington, he remained on the East Coast after leaving the army and returned to work as a machinist. Matthew and his family settled in Mathias, West Virginia in 2011.

Education:

Green River Community College, Auburn, WA 1991-1993

Certificate in Machine Technology

Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College, Moorefield, WV 2014-present

Working towards A.A. in Business Management

Work History:

The majority of Matthew Persinger’s jobs have been in the machining industry and have involved the production of metal or plastic parts using both manual and computerized machines. Several of his machining jobs have also involved being a team leader or shift foreman. His non-machining jobs include his time in the U.S. Army and a couple months spent working on a lookout tower in Oregon for the Forest Service.

Kennametal Inc., New Market, VA 2013-present

Machine Operator

Beretta USA, Accokeek, MD 2005-2007

CNC Technician-Team Leader2012-2013

Kenlee Precision Inc., Baltimore, MD 2007-2012

CNC Machinist

Advance Design & Manufacturing, Alexandria, VA 2004-2005

Machinist

U.S. Army, Ft. Myer, VA 2001-2004

11B Infantry

Machinists Inc., Seattle, WA 2001

Machinist

Web Press Inc., Kent, WA 1999-2001

CNC Machinist

Helac Corp., Enumclaw, WA, 1999

CNC Machinist

AB Tube Processing, North Las Vegas, NV 1999

Night Shift Foreman

USDA-Forest Service, Malheur National Forest, OR 1998

Lookout

Mosey’s Production Machinists Inc., Anaheim, CA 1997-1998

Machinist

A&G Machine, Kent, WA 1996-1997

Machinist

Tri-Tec Co. Inc., Kent, WA 1993-1996

Machinist

Clubs/Honors:

Member of Phi Theta Kappa, inducted 2015

President’s List EWVCTC, Fall 2014 Semester

Dean’s List EWVCTC, Spring 2014 Semester, Spring 2015 Semester

Military Medals: Global War on Terror, Army Achievement, Army Commendation

Military Schools: Basic Training, Infantry School, Airborne School

Organizations:

DCED (District Consortium and Economic Development) Committee

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College New Biz Launchpad

Interests:

Matthew Persinger enjoys outdoor sports and activities, especially activities he can do with his family. Some of his favorites are hiking, hunting for mushrooms, and fishing. He is also an avid runner and has participated in two half-marathons.

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