Gregory T. Kuhn

Gregory T. Kuhn is an Adjunct Professor at Northern Illinois University's Department of Public Administration and a lecturer at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies. He serves as interim director of NIU's Center for Governmental Studies (CGS), with 40 years of experience spanning government administration, consulting, and academia. His career includes leadership roles as village manager in Clarendon Hills, assistant manager in Skokie, and consulting positions at Sikich LLP, PAR Group, and Korn-Ferry International.

• Ph.D. in Political Science, Northern Illinois University
• M.A. in Public Administration, Northern Illinois University
• B.A. in Political Science, Marquette University

Greg specializes in strategic planning, public management, organizational design, leadership training, and governance/policy formulation. His work through CGS involves conducting organizational studies, governance research, and leadership assistance for governments statewide.

He has received teaching awards at both Northern Illinois University and Northwestern University. Greg's career integrates practical government experience with academic teaching and research.

Scientific Awards:

• Teaching awards at Northern Illinois University
• Teaching awards at Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

Active in community service, Greg serves on Amita Health’s Hinsdale and LaGrange Hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory Council. He has held leadership roles (vice-chair/chair) in Clarendon Hills Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals for 27 years.