Visionary Leader in Digital Transformation & Community Impact

A visionary in digital transformation and connectivity, Matt Yeager brings over two decades of executive leadership dedicated to redefining the intersection of technology, education, and community empowerment. He is widely recognized for driving systems-level change that equips schools, government agencies, and communities to thrive in the digital age.

This extensive experience is the foundation of his firm, MJYC.tech. Through this venture, he is focused on a clear mission: to build leadership capacity, advance technologies that serve the public interest, and deliver measurable impact in education and the communities they support.

As a former Assistant Superintendent and Chief Technology Officer in multiple Dallas-area school districts, Matt has a proven track record of leading transformative initiatives. He has spearheaded district-wide 1:1 device deployments, designed next-generation virtual learning environments, and managed large-scale bond and broadband infrastructure projects. His leadership was instrumental in securing substantial technology funding and expanding equitable access to learning for thousands of students and families.

Appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Governor’s Broadband Development Council, Matt is a key voice in shaping broadband policy for the state, helping build a more connected and inclusive digital future for all Texans.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management and Business Administration from Texas A&M University and an MBA from East Texas A&M University. Grounded in this deep experience, Matt continues to redefine what’s possible in digital equity, educational innovation, and community impact.

Marlon Shears is an accomplished technology executive with over twenty-five years of experience helping K–12 organizations strengthen their technological capabilities. He last served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of IDEA Public Schools, where he led strategic alignment, governance, and the evaluation of all technology initiatives to ensure the most impactful projects were prioritized.

Marlon began his career running an online warehouse business, gaining firsthand experience in fast-paced, 24/7 operations. He entered K–12 education in 2001 with the Los Angeles Unified School District, advancing from assistant software engineer to enterprise architect over eighteen years, overseeing software innovation and project review.

He later joined Dallas ISD as an Enterprise Architect and was promoted to Deputy CTO within six months, managing districtwide technology operations. Marlon went on to serve as CIO for Fort Worth ISD before transitioning to IDEA Public Schools in 2023.