About Matt
Professional Experience
Ozark Mountain Offgrid (OMO Solar)
January 2021 – Present
Ozark Mountain Offgrid was created to help homeowners achieve energy independence through practical education and high-quality solar solutions. As an extension of Matt's earlier solar business established in 2017, the company specializes in:
- Off-grid solar systems
- Hybrid solar systems
- Whole-home backup power
- DIY solar packages
- Solar trailers
- Tiny home solar systems
- Personalized solar system design
- One-on-one solar training
- Solar equipment selection
- Technical support and consulting
Matt personally works with customers to design systems based on their specific energy needs rather than selling one-size-fits-all solutions.
Owner & Operator
Hydro Productions Inc.
2016 – 2021
Matt owned and operated Hydro Productions Inc., a manufacturing company serving customers throughout the United States. The company also housed a dedicated solar division focused on developing innovative solar products and renewable energy solutions.
Founder & CEO
Ozarks Hydrographics LLC
2008 – 2021
Matt founded Ozarks Hydrographics and grew the company from a small garage startup into a nationally recognized leader in the hydrographics industry. The company designs and manufactures professional processing equipment while helping entrepreneurs launch successful hydrographics businesses across North America.
Matt sold this business in 2021 to allow more time to focus on off-grid solar with Ozark Mountain Offgrid.
Solar Training & Education
Matt personally teaches Ozark Mountain Offgrid's intensive one-day, hands-on solar training courses in Spokane, Missouri.
Students receive practical instruction using real equipment and working systems while learning topics such as:
- Solar array sizing
- Battery bank design
- Inverter configuration
- MPPT charge controllers
- Battery cable construction
- Generator integration
- Grid-tied and off-grid systems
- Hybrid solar systems
- System monitoring
- Solar permitting
- Electrical code considerations
- DIY installation best practices
Each training course includes a tour of a fully operational off-grid property so participants can see complete systems functioning in everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Matt regularly writes and teaches about:
- Off-grid solar systems
- Hybrid solar systems
- Residential solar design
- Solar batteries
- Battery energy storage
- Solar inverters
- Whole-home backup systems
- Generator integration
- Solar array sizing
- DIY solar installation
- Tiny home solar
- Cabin solar systems
- Homestead energy systems
- Agricultural solar power
- Renewable energy planning
- Energy independence
Farming Life:
Outside of his work in renewable energy, Matt and his family operate a working farm in Southwest Missouri where they raise Black Angus cattle, chickens, rabbits, goats, and hogs.
Their commitment to self-sufficiency and sustainable living has provided valuable real-world insight into designing dependable power systems for farms, workshops, greenhouses, and rural properties.
Education
Ozarks Technical Community College
Associate's Degree
Computer and Information Sciences
Studies included:
- Computer Systems Networking
- Telecommunications
- Computer Information Systems
- Programming
Certifications
- ITIL Foundation Certified
Matt's Approach
“The best solar system isn't the biggest or the most expensive—it's the one that's designed around how you actually live.”
Matt believes that education is just as important as equipment. His goal is to help homeowners understand their options, avoid costly mistakes, and build safe, reliable solar systems that meet their long-term energy goals.
Whether you're planning an off-grid cabin, a whole-home backup system, a homestead, or simply exploring renewable energy, Matt focuses on practical, experience-driven guidance backed by years of living and working with solar power every day.
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