Matt Hodson is a strategic advisor and coach specializing in financial equity, leadership development, and veteran advocacy. He works with executives, financial professionals, and organizations to build more inclusive, resilient, and purpose-driven cultures.

With deep expertise spanning financial services, personal development, and military transition support, Matt brings a multidisciplinary perspective to leadership coaching — helping clients align strategy with values and translate insight into measurable results.

A veteran and passionate advocate for financial equity, Matt has focused much of his career on expanding access and representation within the financial industry, while also supporting veterans as they navigate benefits, career transitions, and long-term planning. His approach combines practical, systems-level thinking with a strong commitment to accountability and integrity.

Matt is known for his direct, no-nonsense style — helping leaders cut through distraction, clarify priorities, and build sustainable legacies for themselves, their teams, and their communities.

Key Accomplishments:

• Built and led a 42-year career at State Farm Insurance Companies, advancing from Agent to Vice President of Agency
• Opened and scaled State Farm’s Connecticut market, achieving #3 auto and #4 homeowners market share
• Led high-performing teams across Ohio, NYC, Long Island, CT, VT, Maine, NH, and Central NY
• Recruited and launched more than 1,500 agents and 100+ agency field leaders
• Ranked #1 Vice President of Agency in auto and life insurance growth for seven consecutive years
• Directed Agency, Marketing, Recruiting, and Field Development departments toward annual company-wide goals
• Collaborated with senior leadership on market growth strategy, profitability, and long-term company vision
• Built the operational infrastructure and interdepartmental test concepts (underwriting, claims, HR, call center) for State Farm’s Connecticut launch
• Cultivated key relationships with state insurance departments to support regulatory alignment and market entry
• Led NYC agency expansion, launching 10 new market agents and shaping company-wide urban market strategy
• Directed New Jersey’s full agency team (8 managers, 400+ agents) through the State Farm Mutual to State Farm Indemnity transition
• Elevated agency sales team ranking from 1,100th to 40th nationally in life insurance sales
• Earned Ambassador Travel qualification every year as an agent, including Exotic Travel recognition

• MBA Finance
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• CLU, CHFC, RICP, CASL, WMCP, CAP, CPBC
• FINSECA – Board of Directors
• LIMRA/Research Agencies Group
• Korsgaden International Affiliate Partner
• Insurance & Finance Industry Advisory Board -Weaver High School

Performs in-depth training instruction and team development. Leads and models industry, professional development. Extensive experience and knowledge in recruiting and attracting an agency force. Resolves conflicts, issues, challenges, obstacles, and problems with coaching expertise. Available for key note and conference speaking, and leadership consulting.

Butcher, A. (2025, Summer). Pulling his weight: Senior State Farm executive and coach Matt Hodson models the work ethic he believes fuels a winning agency. Korsgaden Insights, 16-22.

2017 GAMA First in Class for Distinguished Leadership in the art and science of agency building