Kevin Knutson joins SGR with more than 30 years of experience in local government. He is considered a national expert in local government performance management, long-term financial planning, and strategic communications.

Most recently Kevin served as an Assistant County Administrator for Pinellas County, Florida. There he oversaw the Department of Administrative Services, Office of Management & Budget, Communications, Construction Services, Pinellas County Economic Development, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, and the St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport. His prior municipal experience includes serving as interim City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Director of Community Relations in Reno, Nevada. He was also the Director of Communications and Marketing, as well as Budget & Strategic Planning Manager for Coral Springs, Florida. In Coral Springs, he was part of a team that implemented quality management practices that led to the City being the first local government to earn the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Before joining Pinellas County, Kevin worked for Envisio, a private sector software company known for its extensive work with local governments. As Vice President of Planning & Performance Solutions he helped local governments implement strategy, and track and report performance. He also served as Regional Vice President for Management Partners, a government consulting firm, where he oversaw all the firm’s activities on the East Coast. In that role, he specialized in facilitating governance and strategic planning projects.

An ICMA-credentialed manager, in 2020, Kevin was named one of the top local government influencers in the nation by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL). He previously earned recognition as Communicator of the Year by the City-County Communications and Marketing Association.

A career-long proponent of servant leadership in local government, Kevin is committed to listening to and empowering team and community members, making decisions that are transparent and inclusive, and being a champion for continuous learning and improvement. He takes pride in demonstrating integrity, humility, and a commitment to service.