Hall of Fame
Matt Gassaway was the 2004 NCAA Division III Javelin National Champion. He became the university’s first NCAA individual national champion when he unleashed a javelin throw of 215 feet 10 inches at the 2004 NCAA Div. III national championships. His throw was the final attempt in the competition and established the school record that day, which still stands.
Matt married Jessica Howard (class ’03) after graduating in 2005. They have one daughter, Maëlle, who was born in 2014. He spent six years living and working in the Portland area as an electrical engineer before moving to New Zealand in 2011 to live/work. After two and a half years, they moved back to the states and settled in southern California. He works as a senior controls engineer for a national engineering firm, specializing in controls and mechanical engineering. The Gassaway’s enjoy traveling and exploring Australia and New Zealand, serving in their church and creating some long lasting friendships.
This is what Matt had to say about his faith, “My faith has been central in my life, as I have tried to live and love like Jesus. I seek both in my professional and personal life to live Christ-like in all aspects. I treat coworkers and clients with respect and love, seeking to express Christ through all my interactions. Most importantly, I seek to live as Christ as a husband, father and friend, supporting my family in every way I can and striving to be a servant leader that shows by example. I been involved in many church activities like a mission trip to Israel supporting a Christian school, leading bible studies and mentoring younger men and married couples.”
