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Kevin Love, Principal Consultant. Operator. Systems Builder.

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Intro

Kevin Love is the founder and Principal Consultant of NextPhase Agency. His work sits at the intersection of operations, technology, real estate assets, and large-scale execution.

Kevin has spent more than a decade leading complex initiatives that required both strategic vision and hands-on delivery managing physical assets, implementing digital systems, and coordinating multi-stakeholder programs where failure was not an option.

Experience & Focus Areas

Kevin’s professional experience includes:

  • Operations leadership for complex physical assets and public-facing facilities

  • Asset oversight, vendor coordination, and condition assessment frameworks

  • Project and program management across multi-partner initiatives

  • Design and execution of conferences, festivals, and civic experiences

  • Implementation of technology systems supporting operations and reporting

  • Exposure to advanced and applied technologies, including:

    • Artificial intelligence systems and automation

    • Robotics and smart infrastructure

    • 3D printing and digital fabrication environments

    • Data-driven operations and performance dashboards

 
Operating Philosophy

Kevin approaches work as an operator, not an advisor. He focuses on clarity, accountability, and systems that function under real-world pressure.

His philosophy is simple:

  • If it cannot be executed, it does not belong in the plan

  • If systems do not scale, they will eventually fail

  • If ownership and accountability are unclear, risk increases

 
Role at NextPhase Agency

At NextPhase Agency, Kevin leads engagements personally setting direction, installing systems, and ensuring delivery standards are met. Clients work directly with Kevin, not layers of intermediaries

Leadership Recognition

My leadership and civic impact have been independently recognized by regional and national institutions, reinforcing trust across public, nonprofit, and private-sector audiences. Click link to read publication

 

  • Leadership Tennessee Graduate (Class of 2020–21) — a competitive, State-led civic leadership program focused on regional issues, cross-sector collaboration, and executive decision-making

  • Protégé Program Alumnus, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce — selected for a structured executive mentorship program pairing emerging leaders with senior business and civic executives

  • Times Free Press “20 Under 40” Honoree (2024) — recognized for leadership, innovation, and community impact across Chattanooga

  • Rising Star Mention in Edge Magazine— highlighted for leadership and operational impact at TechTown Foundation during a critical period of growth and community engagement

Welcome to NextPhase Agency.

“I’m Kevin Love, Principal Consultant and CEO of NextPhase Agency. We help businesses and organizations move into their next phase of growth by providing tailored management, hospitality, and technology integration services. 

Our firm was born from a simple, bold idea: to help organizations grow faster, smarter, and with purpose through community-minded consulting, cutting-edge systems, and strategies that work in the real world.

As the Principal Consultant of NextPhase Agency, I bring over a decade of director-level leadership and a deep commitment to ecosystem building. I’ve had the honor of leading innovation districts, shaping workforce strategies, and producing events that unite cities, creatives, and industries.

NextPhase was created to advance this work, without limitations.


From city halls to C-suites to concert stages, we specialize in building bridges between vision and execution.

Our secret? Relationships.


We leverage trusted partnerships with nonprofit leaders, city officials, executives, artists, and entrepreneurs to co-create solutions that last.

Thank you for considering us. We’re excited to partner with you on your next phase of growth.

— Kevin Love

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

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