Matthew Cates is a proud, born and raised Memphian.  He graduated from Briarcrest Christian School and then attended Southwest Community College and the University of Memphis where he graduated with a B.A. in Communication. 

Matt started investing in real estate in 2009 and since then has become a managing member and/or co-founder of C 3 Realty LLC, Cates Capital LLC & MEC Designs LLC. He also has worked in his family’s promotional advertising business, Dennis Cates Advertising & Gifts, for over 20 years managing the graphic design and sales teams.

He and his wife, Emily, enjoy spending their time having game nights with friends, relaxing at the family farm, listening to way too many podcasts & traveling.

Matt Cates, MIG President 2020 & 2021