About The Matchmaking Company

We believe love deserves a human touch.

Charlee Brotherton, Founder of The Matchmaking Company

Who We Are

We’re a family-owned and operated matchmaking company that’s been helping people find meaningful, lasting relationships since 1999. What began as a deeply personal mission has grown into a nationwide team of over 150 dedicated professionals, including trained matchmakers, coaches, advisors, and relationship specialists who truly care about the people they serve.

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Our Story

How we started

The Matchmaking Company began with a single belief: real love is worth chasing, even when it feels a little scary.

In 1999, our founder, Charlee Brotherton, took a chance on a small video dating service in Tulsa, Oklahoma. What started as a leap of faith quickly turned into something much bigger. Charlee wasn’t here for awkward setups or endless bad dates, she wanted to help people find their person. The kind you laugh with, grow with, and build a life alongside.

Through plenty of creativity, a little trial and error, and a whole lot of heart, Charlee and her team found what works. Love stories followed. Friends told friends. And before long, that one small idea grew into a nationwide matchmaking company with more than 45 local offices across the country.

Today, we combine the personalized feel of boutique matchmaking with the strength of a trusted national team. We’ve spent decades refining our process, helping thousands of people find meaningful companionship. Trends come and go, but one thing never goes out of style: love still matters.

Our Mission

To give every client their best chance at a committed, joyful relationship. No gimmicks. No pressure. Just a genuine connection that lasts.

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Matchmaking the way it was meant to be.

Love isn’t an algorithm. That’s why our process is driven by humans, not AI.

Our introductions are guided by intuition, empathy, and real-world experience. When you come to The Matchmaking Company, you can expect real people, personally selected for one another with care and intention.

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Meet Our Team

Charlee Brotherton

Founder and CEO

A true romantic at heart, Charlee believes everyone deserves a chance to find The One. This naturally led to her career as one of only 12 Master Certified Matchmakers in the world. She is the proud founder and CEO of one of the world’s largest matchmaking firms. When she is not running her matchmaking business, she enjoys riding her mule in the Sonoran desert.

Mike Carroll

President

Since 1998, Mike has brought wisdom and a steady hand to our matchmaking process. His no-nonsense guidance has helped countless clients find their way to meaningful relationships. Mike is a big believer in the importance of keeping romance alive long into a relationship. Over the years, he and his wife have rarely missed their weekly date night.

Kathrine Wilson

Director of Matchmaking

With a background in anthropology and more than a decade of experience, Kathrine brings deep insight into human behavior and connection. She loves helping clients break patterns and discover possibilities they never considered. Her happy place is at home on the couch, curled up with her husband, their dog Scarlet, and cats Cheddar and Pepper.

Heather Drury

Director of Coaching

Heather is the Director of Relationship Coaching at Love Life Academy, our sister company. She and her team have helped countless clients find lasting love using their science-based approach to dating and relationships. Happily married for 20 years herself, she credits her work with teaching her real-life lessons about how to love healthily and build a lasting relationship.

Here are some of our 150+ employees.