Check out my website at Kevin Roper Consulting.Executive recognized across the State of Tennessee as having more than 20 years of success in government relations, public policy, development, and alumni affairs at a Carnegie I research-intensive university of over 21,000 students, as well as for managing the fundraising operation for the 13th largest healthcare system in the United States. Proven track record leveraging relationships with CEOs, researchers, elected officials at all levels of government, policy makers, and external organizations to build consensus, to respond to challenges, to launch key initiatives, to secure grants and contracts, and to increase funding for priority projects. Known for expertise in problem solving and facilitating change and organizational improvements, quickly earning the trust, respect, and confidence of peers, staff, elected officials, and key decision makers. Highly skilled in integrating diverse groups around a common vision, mentoring, strategic planning, budgeting, communications, and organizational development.