Matt Hakes is a seasoned executive and founder with 13 years of experience building and scaling virtual-first businesses, currently leading Ruga Consulting as CEO and serving as Executive Director of Education for SE Wisconsin SCORE. He previously co-founded and led Virtual Freight Inspections through product, technology and operational roles for nearly two decades, blending hands-on technical creation with strategic leadership. Trained in organizational development (M.A., Alverno College) and theology, he brings a rare combination of people-centered organizational design and practical virtual operations expertise. Known for translating complex virtual workflows into pragmatic, scalable processes, he excels at helping distributed teams operate efficiently and reliably. Matt’s long track record includes founding CTO responsibilities and a sustained commitment to community and youth ministry, signaling leadership rooted in service as well as business outcomes. Based in Wisconsin, he focuses on real, practical organizational change that delivers measurable results for virtual companies.
12 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Theology/Theological Studies, Bachelor's degree, Theology/Theological Studies at St Francis DeSales
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Development, Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Development at Alverno College
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Matt Hakes - Chief Executive Officer at Ruga Consulting