Jay Schmidt

Account Executive

When did you begin working at Matrix Media?

2003

What’s the best piece of advice you were given and who gave it to you? 

My grandma used to tell me to simply “Be good.” I believe that if you are a good person and doing to right things, you probably aren’t in need of much more advice.

Where did you attend college and what was your major?

University of Dayton, Communications (Journalism)

What’s your caffeine of choice?

Diet Coke

Where did you call home as a child?

Adrian, Michigan

What’s your office style?

Jeans, sneakers and a polo or sweater. Nothing fancy.

What’s your morning mantra?

Let’s make something happen.

If your house was on fire what item would you save first?

My pets, if they weren’t already out of the house. After that, probably a print signed by one of my favorite artists, Joan Miro.

What’s your happy hour drink of choice?

A cold Yuengling

What’s your favorite app?

I like StumbleUpon on my iPad.

What’s one place you’ve never been but have always wanted to visit?

So many… but top 3 would probably be Japan, Denmark and Brazil.

Coke or Pepsi?

Pepsi is gross.

Describe yourself in one word: 

Easygoing

What song is currently playing on your iPod?

“Midnight City” by M83

If someone wrote a biography of your life, what would the title be?

I’m too young for a biography, so probably something like “Still Searching.”

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

When people won’t take accountability for their actions.