Matthew is currently the Director of Marketing for Texas Land & Ranch Sales, where he leads marketing efforts for the growing ranch brokerage while also supporting several other businesses under shared ownership. His work spans graphic design, branding, social media, website management, content creation, video production, property marketing, and digital strategy.

With over 8 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, and creative strategy, Matthew previously worked at DickersonBakker, Advancing Nonprofits, where he served as a Creative Specialist and Marketing Specialist & Lead Designer. Before that, he served as Lead Creative at Sportsman’s Finest in Austin, managing social media, print advertising, event marketing, and in-store creative initiatives while building and operating the company’s Kydex manufacturing department.

During college, Matthew co-owned and operated Texas Wild, an outdoor recreation company that partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife to promote outdoor recreation. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Advertising in May 2021. His passion for advertising was inspired by his father, James Mikus, who spent more than 20 years in the industry, including serving as Chief Creative Officer at McGarrah Jessee.

Matthew currently resides in Brenham, Texas, with his wife, Lauren, their son, James, and golden retriever, Bear, where he enjoys ranch life, the outdoors, and time with family and friends.