Founder-Owner

Matt Blackburn, CPA

Matthew Blackburn, CPA, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in English, and from the University of Colorado at Denver with an MS in Accounting (in other words, you can rely on Matt for clear, layman-friendly explanations of the most esoteric tax concepts). Matt’s career has included stints at the global public accounting firm Ernst & Young, as well as US West, Comcast, and the City and County of Denver.

A middle-aged man with light hair, beard, and mustache posing outdoors with autumn leaves in the background.

These diverse environments deepened his understanding of best accounting practices for both the private and public sectors. Over the years, Matt discovered that his heart lay in providing personalized service to individuals and small businesses and non-profits. That’s why he started The Sand Creek Company in 2013. A resident and unabashed fan of Denver’s Central Park community, Matt is often found out and about with his wife and daughters, enjoying the neighborhood pools, parks, biking, or walking his dog, a Chihuahua mix named Sugar.

Matt is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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Giving Back

Community Involvement

At Sand Creek, we’re very grateful to live where we do, and eager to give back to the Northeast Denver community, contributing our time and financial expertise to these very worthwhile organizations.

  • Central Park MCA

    Overseeing a community over 30,000 people across 12 distinctive neighborhoods, the Central Park MCA is crucial to funding and maintaining a wide range of pools, parks, and programs.

  • Central Park Artists

    This non-profit organization promotes an inclusive art community with art shows, art education, workshops, programs and open studio events.

  • Swigert PTA

    Engaged parent volunteers that help support the IB (International Baccalaureate) program, high academic standards, and positive learning environment at this Central Park elementary school.

  • Westerly Creek PTA

    This Central Park elementary school’s robust PTA enriches lives in countless ways, providing resources such as a food pantry and critical educational funding raised by auctions, book fairs and more.

  • Westerly Creek Metropolitan District

    The Westerly Creek Metropolitan District is a quasi-governmental entity, located in the Central Park (CP) community of Denver, Colorado responsible for three percent (3%) of the CP’s total mill levy, which funds maintenance of in-tract parks and other public facilities that are not operated or maintained by the City.