Craig Mateer is the founder and CEO of CCM Capital Group, Inc. a hospitality, logistics, and real estate operations company. Prior to his work at CCM Capital Group, Governor Mateer founded Bags, Inc., a diverse aviation, logistics, and hospitality services company that operates in more than 250 cities across the U.S., Canada and Europe. During his 30 years as founder and CEO of Bags, Inc., he registered numerous patents in the travel and technology industries and established key strategic partnerships with Walt Disney World, more than 250 airports, major airlines, major cruise lines, TSA, and CBP to innovate unique guest service initiatives. In 2018, he sold Bags, Inc. to the publicly traded SP Plus Corporation. Governor Mateer was selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2014 Award in Florida and a CEO of the Year honoree by the Orlando Business Journal.
Governor Mateer graduated from the Florida State University in 1988 having attended the university on a basketball scholarship.
Governor Mateer’s appointment to the Board of Governors is one of his many philanthropic commitments. He is an active supporter of the disadvantaged, multiple health initiatives and Florida State University and has served on numerous community boards including Visit Orlando, The Salvation Army and YMCA among others. He is a member of the Micco Club, the FSU Varsity Club and a Seminole Boosters Platinum Chief.
Governor Mateer has four children and currently resides in Orlando.