Matthew Zipper
is someone who simply wants more.
“Fora has given me a career with training and growth opportunities that have allowed me to realize my full potential.”
Matt has been part of Fora’s story from the very beginning. He joined the team at the Alfonse D’Amato Federal Courthouse when it opened on August 1, 2000, starting as a teenage janitor.
Today, he serves as the head mechanic for the facility—a progression that speaks not just to time served, but to initiative, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to growth.
That drive—to do more for himself and for others—isn’t just an aspiration. It’s the foundation of who Matt is. And the people around him are undeniably better because of it.
Matt has been part of Fora’s story from the very beginning. He joined the team at the Alfonse D’Amato Federal Courthouse when it opened on August 1, 2000, starting as a teenage janitor. Today, he serves as the head mechanic for the facility—a progression that speaks not just to time served, but to initiative, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to growth.
Early in his career, Matt showed a clear interest in mechanical work. Rather than waiting for an opportunity, he created one—taking classes and splitting his time between janitorial duties and learning the craft of small engine repair. Mechanics run in his family, and that legacy became fuel for his ambition.
Through persistence and a willingness to keep pushing himself, Matt evolved into the heavy equipment mechanic and the leader of “the shop.” In this role, he carries significant responsibility: ensuring that critical building equipment is operational, anticipating maintenance cycles, and managing parts and repairs with precision. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes leadership that keeps everything running—and rarely gets the spotlight it deserves.
But for Matt, the work doesn’t stop when the day ends.
At home, that same passion shows up in a different form—his Monte Carlo SS race car. When he talks about it, there’s an unmistakable spark. It’s not just a hobby; it’s an extension of his mindset. Always improving. Always building. Always doing more.
That philosophy carries into the way he shows up as a father.
Matt and his wife—herself a senior leader at a childcare facility—are raising their twins with intention, discipline, and care. Like any kids, Zach and Zoey know how to push their dad’s buttons. But what stands out is how Matt responds—with patience, leadership, and a steady hand that is quietly shaping their future. If you ever have the chance, ask him about his daughter’s first driving experience. It says everything.
Fora is fortunate to have many talented people. But individuals like Matt Zipper—leaders in their craft, steady in their values, and exceptional in their humanity—are what truly define who we are.
