Matthew Martoccio

Matthew “Captain Matt” Martoccio is the founder of Barefoot Lighting, The Christmas Guys, and Captain Matt Outdoors, co-founder of The Lighting Trade School, and host of the Captain’s Quarters First Class Podcast. He is nationally recognized for creating luxury outdoor lighting designs and mentoring lighting professionals through the Captain’s Crew program. Matthew Martoccio, widely known as Captain Matt, is a nationally recognized outdoor lighting designer, entrepreneur, and mentor. He is the founder of Barefoot Lighting, where he creates luxury “illumination portraits” for high-end estates, and The Christmas Guys, one of the Northeast’s premier holiday decorating companies. As co-founder of The Lighting Trade School, alongside industry legends Nate Mullen and Shane Duffy, Captain Matt is dedicated to raising the standard of design, sales, and leadership in the lighting trade. He also hosts the Captain’s Quarters First Class Podcast, where he shares business strategies, design insights, and personal lessons from building multiple seven-figure ventures. Through his mentorship program, Captain’s Crew, he helps lighting professionals scale into six- and seven-figure businesses. His work bridges design, education, and entrepreneurship, building a legacy that positions him as a leading voice in the lighting industry.