Matthew M. Meinz ’90

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Matt died Dec. 9, 2014, at the age of 46.

He came to Princeton from Naperville, Ill., lived in Wilson College, and was a member of Cloister Inn and Charter Club. Matt was on both the varsity cross-country and track and field teams, served as advertising editor for the Student Course Guide, and worked on the steering committee for Project ’90. He also appeared on WPRB as a basketball announcer.

Matt started working for Eli Lilly and Co. shortly after graduation, primarily in pharmaceutical sales. He received frequent recognition during his career there, including the President’s Council Award and several peer-elected District MVP awards.

After relocating from Ashland, Mass., to Carmel, Ind., in 2004, Matt served as the treasurer for the Carmel High School cross country team and participated in the Carmel Dads’ Club as a coach in both baseball and volleyball. He also worked as an announcer for the NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Indoor and Outdoor National Track and Field Championships.

Matt is survived by his wife, Marcy, and children Tyler and Cara.

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