Matt Dechen is a lifelong resident of West Deptford and a graduate of West Deptford High School (2001). Matt is the son of the late Lt Kenneth Dechen of the West Deptford Police Department. Matt and the extended Dechen family are deeply rooted in the West Deptford Community and the West Deptford Police Department Family.
After meeting his wife (Kim) in college (Philadelphia University/Thomas Jefferson University) they decided to move back to West Deptford. Matt has two children in the West Deptford Schools, Collin (WDMS) and Grant (OVES). Both sons are very active in West Deptford sports and can be found on the soccer fields, basketball courts, and street hockey rinks any given season. Having children in the district is the driving force behind Matts passion about the state of our schools and the decision to run for School Board.
Matt is a Senior Vice President at Healio/Slack Inc, a local West Deptford business, where he works with Pharmaceutical and Medical Device teams bringing new products to market. Matt has been with the company for over 18 years. Matt is well versed in budgeting, forecasting, mapping, bidding, and utilizing resources to make informed and strategic decisions. Matt is very focused on always having a forward-facing goal and having a 5- and 10-year business plan with checks and balances. In his current role he manages a large team and carries responsibility for departmental budgeting, forecasting, and execution.
Matt values the education he received in the West Deptford School District. He wants that same level of education for his children and West Deptford community. He also recognized the need to deliver this with proper checks and balances aligned with responsible budgeting, forecasting and execution. He looks forward to giving back and serving the West Deptford community.