Matt Heller is a pioneering entrepreneur whose leadership and innovation have revolutionized the automotive horn industry. In 2002, he founded HornBlasters, a brand that quickly rose to prominence and became the world’s leading train horn manufacturer. Matt’s unwavering commitment to excellence and quality has established HornBlasters as a symbol of innovation and reliability, earning the trust and loyalty of car enthusiasts globally. His vision has not only transformed a niche market but has also set new standards within the industry.
Under Matt Heller’s leadership, HornBlasters has become a global leader in the automotive horn industry, known for introducing train horns to the consumer market and setting new standards in power, durability, and safety. The brand’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its meticulously engineered products, which are trusted by over 1 million customers worldwide. Beyond train horns, HornBlasters offers a wide range of air systems, compressors, and accessories, making it the go-to source for everything air related on a vehicle. With a reputation for superior craftsmanship and innovation, HornBlasters continues to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of what vehicle horns can achieve.
Matt has also appeared on numerous unscripted reality television programs, including the season premiere of Discovery’s “Garage Rehab with Richard Rawlings,” MTV’s “Pimp My Ride,” CMT’s “Trick My Truck,” Velocity’s “The Auto Firm with Alex Vega,” and Paramount Network’s “PowerNation.” His company, HornBlasters, has made appearances on several other television programs, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Animal Planet’s “Tanked,” Discovery’s “Diesel Brothers,” “Monster Garage” with Jesse James, and MAVTV’s “The Lifted Life.” In addition to his television appearances, Matt co-produced the award-winning TV special 'Love You, Ralphie' (2022), a biopic about the late comedian Ralphie May. This special was the first movie ever made about the comedian, showcasing Matt's ability to cross over into different industries while maintaining a commitment to quality and impact.
Matthew appears as a frequent guest on FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, and various other programs, and has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Jalopnik, Newsweek, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, The Miami Herald and The Daily Mail, among other major publications regarding topics such as business and entrepreneurship.
He was named among the Top 35 Entrepreneurs in America Under 35 by SEMA Magazine and won many accolades and awards in the automotive aftermarket industry.
In terms of charitable involvement, Matthew repeatedly sat as Vice President of the Young Adult Division of the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation as well as remaining actively involved as President of the Crystal Springs Colony Farms.
