Tell us a little about your business. – Brookestone Meadows (brookestonemeadows.com) is a Skilled Nursing, short-term Rehab and Independent Living Campus in Elkhorn, NE.

How did you get started in the business? – I started at Brookestone Meadows in high school as a dining room server.

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – The biggest challenge is trying to consistently satisfy such a diverse resident population while also trying to be very forward thinking about what Senior Dining will look like in the future.

What has been your most important achievement professionally? – My most important achievement professionally has been fostering a wonderful team of people, most of them have been with me in this job for several years now.

Tell us a little about your family. – For my family, I am blessed to be married to my best friend, Taylor. We have a 9-year son named Easton and a family dog, Mochi.

What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – One of the biggest turning points in my life was when I had a chance to meet and work with Chef Clayton Chapman, formerly of The Grey Plume this year. He helped to instill a level of confidence in me and my skill set and reinvigorated my passion for being curious about food and what is possible.

What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – When I have time off, I like to hit the gym or hang out with the family.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – The most unique thing about me that people don’t know is I am a hip hop enthusiast and wanted to make it big as a rapper for many years!

Who inspires you? – Who inspires me is anyone with passion and creativity.

What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – My favorite piece of advice is “Success is on the other side of Fear.” You never progress by playing it safe!

If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – I’d like to be described and remembered as genuine.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? – If I could choose a superpower, it would be to promote peace and equality among all.

What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – A talent I have that I don’t use in work life is I can still ride a skateboard after many years!

Which talent would you most like to have? – If I could have a skill or talent, I would wish I was more of a handyman.

If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – For a profession that I am not currently in would probably be some sort of Marketing/Media medium.

What is your favorite movie? – I don’t have a favorite in particular but I do love scary movies!

What is your favorite TV show? – I think by far it is Criminal Minds.

What is your favorite local Omaha restaurant? – I’ve got a few favorites and must visits for Omaha and they are La Vita Nuova, new to Olde Elkhorn, Salted Edge and Kinaara are awesome as well!

If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – I am on Facebook as Mathew Evers or Instagram @mathew_colton.