George ‘Matt’ Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1989

George “Matt” Simmons of Palmetto, Florida, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1989. George ‘Matt’ Simmons, class of 1989, has published and released “Find Your Hidden Treasure Chest,” a wealth building and retirement planning book aimed at helping the half of American households with no retirement savings. The book makes saving money easier by removing the sacrifice in lifestyle or take-home pay that is typically needed. Matt completed his degree with Excelsior in 1989 while spending seven years worldwide in the U.S. Navy onboard two aircraft carriers. He subsequently spent close to 30 years in the surgical device field and has successfully owned and sold one small company.  He currently lives in south Florida while running his second small business. George credits his degree with Excelsior as absolutely crucial to his career and accomplishments. He and his wife Carol have three successful adult children living in the southeast United States.