Government Banking Officers: Kevin Sullivan

Based in Boston, Sullivan leads a dynamic team of seasoned banking and government executives in developing customized banking solutions for local, city, and state governments and agencies throughout the Northeast.

Sullivan joined Sovereign in 2003 as Government Banking Team Leader for the New England region. Under his leadership, he significantly increased the unit’s business, which included the landmark contract to provide core depository and cash management services to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Prior to joining Sovereign, Sullivan spent 18 years in public service. From 2002 to 2003, he served as secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance. In that position, he supervised 22 agencies, and functioned as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of the State. He was responsible for the development, legislative approval, and implementation of the Governor’s annual budget for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sullivan previously served as secretary of Massachusetts Transportation Department from 1999 to 2002. From 1996 to 1999, he also served as commissioner of the Massachusetts Highway Department. He is also the former mayor of Lawrence, MA, serving in that role for 7½ years.

An active member of the community, Sullivan is a director of Lawrence General Hospital, and is a member of the Massachusetts State Transportation Finance Commission.

Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from the University of Lowell. He resides in Merrimac, MA, with his wife and two children.