Matt Umphress is originally from Mason City, IA. He received his bachelor's in animal science from Iowa State University and graduated from ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. He loves spending time with his wife, Heather, and their two children. They enjoy spending a lot of their time outdoors. They also really enjoy hiking with their Heeler mix, Zeppelin, backpacking, camping, and relaxing. He is an avid Cyclone fan and loves attending the football games in the fall.