Kevin J. Matthews is a Senior Consultant and Member at ZRG The Registry, a division of ZRG’s Education, Nonprofit, and Social Impact practice. He brings 28 years of experience in higher education leadership, interim and permanent placements, consulting, public affairs, community service, and relationship management.

Kevin has played a central role in strengthening ZRG The Registry’s market position, expanding its client base, and helping institutions access experienced interim leaders at critical moments.

His work spans interim leadership placements, consulting engagements, strategic business development, and brand growth. As the partner overseeing marketing for The Registry, Kevin helped shape its messaging for the higher education sector across direct and email marketing, print advertising, publication strategy, and social media. He also contributed to The Registry’s growth beyond its legacy base of small and midsize independent colleges, helping expand its reach across the public education sector.

Before The Registry, Kevin was Director of College Services for Athletic IQ, Inc. Earlier, he spent more than twelve years at Northeastern University, ultimately serving as Director of External Affairs for the Center for the Study of Sport in Society. He also led the Northeast Regional Office of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports.

Kevin holds a bachelor of science degree from Northeastern University. He is active in his community, currently serving his fifth term as a school committee member for the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School District, where he has served as chair and vice chair. He is also a former trustee of Massachusetts Bay Community College.

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