Matthew Baker KY

Matthew Baker is a real estate developer and professional pilot based in Hopkinsville, KY, whose work spans multiple states across the southern United States. He serves as the CEO of Church Hill Real Estate Investments and focuses on residential and mixed-use developments in areas such as Kentucky, Mississippi, and Florida. His projects, including custom homes in Florida and farmland developments across several states, reflect a deep understanding of local needs and thoughtful planning that ties architecture with purpose.

Matthew brings a philosophy of purpose-driven development to every project, ensuring that residential and commercial spaces enhance the communities in which they are built. His projects go beyond simple construction by addressing the nuanced needs of urban planning, from scale and density to architectural aesthetics. His approach has led to redeveloping a 48-unit apartment complex and transforming a historic 20,000-square-foot office building into luxury apartments, demonstrating a precise alignment between local character and responsible design.

Baker also has a lifelong passion for aviation, which began when he took flying lessons at 14. He has flown single—and multi-engine planes and credits his aviation experience with sharpening the decision-making skills and focus he brings to his real estate ventures. This discipline and attention to detail are hallmarks of his success, whether managing complex flight paths or overseeing major construction projects. His skills in the air translate into precision and clarity on the ground.

Baker pursued his early academic studies at the University of Mississippi, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He was shaped by his time in a fraternity emphasizing discipline and community, values he has carried into his work. After college, he shifted into agriculture, recognizing its importance in his home state of Kentucky. This path laid the groundwork for his understanding of land, leading him to real estate with a practical perspective informed by experience and purpose.

Matthew Baker built further expertise through a Master of Science in Animal Science at Murray State University, focusing on beef cattle research and sustainable farming. He contributed to university research and field studies in agriculture, developing an understanding of land stewardship that now influences his real estate developments.