Matt Romero grew up in Lafayette where he graduated from Saint Thomas More Catholic High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Matt serves as Mayor Pro Tempore and Youngsville City Councilman, Division C.
With over 20 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, he is currently Area Sales Manager with Capital One Auto Finance. Matt is the chairman of the Youngsville Finance Committee, a member of the Youngsville Chamber of Commerce where he served on the board of directors. He currently is a board member with the Youngsville Rotary Club, and is a member of the Youngsville Lions Club, RCAF Club, Krewe des Amis, and Krewe of Rio. In his spare time, Matt volunteers his time coaching youth sports at the Youngsville Sports Complex, works with the March of Dimes, Susan G. Komen, the Boys and Girls Club, and is the “voice of the sharks” for the Southside High School football team.
Matt has been. married to Jennifer Romero for over 15 years and they have two children, Carleigh, and Owen. They are members of Asbury United Methodist Church and live in Cedar Hill Subdivision where Matt is a former homeowners association board member.