Richard F. Keevey

Richard F. Keevey serves as a Senior Policy Fellow at Rutgers University with extensive experience in public finance and policy. He previously held pivotal government roles including Budget Director and Comptroller for New Jersey (appointed by two Governors), Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (confirmed by U.S. Senate), and Deputy Under Secretary for Finance at the U.S. Department of Defense where he managed the world's largest finance operation.

His educational foundation includes a BA in Political Science from LaSalle College and an MPA from the Wharton Graduate School at the University of Pennsylvania. In academia, he teaches graduate seminars on Medicare/Medicaid/Social Security financing and budget policy while directing research on fiscal systems.

Keevey's expertise spans federal/state/local fiscal policy, public financial management, and economic governance, with specialized focus on healthcare financing systems and social safety nets. His work bridges theoretical policy frameworks with real-world implementation challenges across government tiers.

His honors include multiple fellowships (National Academy of Public Administration, MIT Foreign Policy Program), prestigious Department of Defense medals, and inclusion in Who's Who in America. These recognitions highlight his national impact on fiscal governance and public administration.

Professionally, he integrates academic rigor with practical policy execution through board roles at the Center for Health Care Strategies and Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness. His military service as a U.S. Army artillery officer and nine years as an elected school board member demonstrate deep community commitment alongside federal and state leadership experience.