Matthew Hayes, MAcc

Advisor and Managing Director

Matthew Hayes
📍 Charlotte, NC
Matt Hayes founded Harborwright to bridge the gap between institutional-grade market research and the needs of economic development offices and private sector clients. With a background in market intelligence, economic development consulting, and data analytics, Matt leads the firm's research methodology and client partnerships.
Expertise
Matt specializes in site selection analysis, fiscal impact forecasting, economic development strategy, and continuous market intelligence programs. He works directly with EDOs, developers, investors, and employers to deliver actionable, data-driven insights that support better decision-making.
Past Experience
  • Founder & Managing Director, Harborwright (formerly Hayes Commercial Consulting) — independent market research and economic intelligence for economic development organizations and private-sector clients
  • Land Acquisition, Beazer Homes — sourced and underwrote land deals for one of the nation’s largest publicly-traded homebuilders
  • Infantryman, U.S. Army / South Carolina Army National Guard — Alpha Co., 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, Moncks Corner, SC
Education
  • Master of Accountancy (MAcc), Concentration in Taxation — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Bachelor’s degree, Commercial Real Estate Finance — College of Charleston
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Matt enjoys boxing, playing the piano, and is a licensed skydiver.

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