Education


  • Brigham Young University, Economics and Agriculture Major

Scope of Service


Mathew Chappell has been an Investment Specialist at NAI since 2005 and has brokered numerous national, state, and local investment and business sales, 1031TIC Exchanges, and land transactions for clients from around the world.

Mathew is one of the top motel and restaurant specialists in the State of Utah. He has extensive experience in all aspects of real estate from asset management & development to Tenant and Landlord representation.

Mathew is also an expert in the field of listing and selling large businesses, retail development land, ranches, and farm land, He was President and CEO of a mid-sized national cheese manufacturing plant and large dairy ranch and farm for 25 years while he owned and operated four other multiple businesses concurrently. Mathew was responsible for the day to day operations and management of more than 40 employees and $8,000,000 in annual revenues,

25 years of extensive hands on knowledge of farm and ranching, federal and state land laws, and water allow Mathew the unique ability to give a prospective buyer the necessary tools for making an informed decision regarding land , or Utah water rights.

As a Utah Securities Agent, Mathew has the ability and capability to analyze a client’s investment needs in the context of current market conditions and implement solutions that will meet a 1031 TIC client’s investment objectives and optimize their real estate portfolio through personalized strategic asset management. Mathew’s former clients say that he dogs a deal, has warm, easy & friendly personality and that his integrity is well known throughout the Intermountain West.

Professional Associations & Designations


  • Utah Governor’s Award-2000
  • Governor’s Task Force Council Small Business Development
  • Utah Dairyman’s Association Council Board Member-7 years
  • Utah Farm Bureau Dairy Advisory Committee-10 years
  • Chairman-Utah Farm Ranch Advisory Board Snow College South.-6years
  • UDAG Grant Writer-Granted 1983
  • Member-Wayne County Lions Club
  • Member-St. George Rotary Club
  • Member-Washington County Board of Realtors, Utah Association of Realtors
  • Member-St. George Rotary Club
  • Boy Scouts of America-30 year involvement

Background & Experience


Mat Chappell has become a trusted real estate investment sales advisor providing both individual and large corporate clients with a personal and professional excellence in real estate investment and acquisitions. Mat understands both the local, state, and national changing investment real estate arena. As a Utah Licensed Securities Agent and Investment Specialist, Mat retains and represents an exclusive data base on national and local 1031 Tenant In Common properties as well as available investment properties over $1,000,000. As a long term business owner, Mat also specializes large business acquisitions and is famous for his ability to negotiate a tough deal.

  • SALES-NAI Utah Commercial Real Estate St. George, UT., 2005-Present
  • CONSULTANT-Start up Cheese Consultant for Southwest Cheese, Clovis, NM. 2005
  • SALES-DSH Manufactured Homes, Inc.-#1 Salesman 2001-2005
  • PRESIDENT/CEO-/SALES- 25 YRS.-Chappell Cheese Company, Loa, UT.
  • GENERAL MANAGER-C Double Bar Dairy, Inc, Loa, UT. 1974-Present
  • CEO/GENERAL MANAGER-Rock Hollow Dairy, Inc, Loa, UT. -20 years
  • PRESIDENT/CEO-Loa Yorkshire Farms, Inc., Loa, UT.-05 years
  • PRESIDENT/CEO-G & C Trucking, Inc, Loa, UT. Pres/CEO-06 years

Notable Transactions


Super 8 Motels, Howard Johnson’s Inn and Suites, Apple Tree Inn, Phillips 66, Sinclair Corp., Silver Eagle Corporation, Denny’s, Gandolfo’s, Burger King, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Red Sands Electric Co.., Blake Electric Co., Edelweiss Deli & Catering, Springville Corner, LLC, Zion Gateway Plaza, Steton Tonaquint LLC, Ft Pierce Industrial Park