Innovation in Funding Research (with Kevin Byrne, MBA, President & CEO, The University Financing Foundation)

Kevin Byrne is the President & CEO of TUFF, recognized for his innovative solutions to capital challenges faced by institutions. He specializes in non-traditional public-private partnerships and real estate financing for university research parks and innovation districts. Kevin holds an MBA with honors from the Wharton School and graduated with honors from Furman University, where he now serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He has served as President of the Association of University Research Parks and is involved in various community and advisory boards, including Young Life Metro Atlanta and the Boy Scouts of America.