Kevin Gunn

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Vice President - Regulatory and Government Affairs at Evergy

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Overview

Kevin Gunn is an experienced utility regulation expert and Vice President at Evergy, leveraging a background that includes serving as Chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission and as a Congressional Chief of Staff. He holds a JD from Saint Louis University School of Law and focuses on state and federal regulatory policy.

Personality Overview

Deliberate

Overcautious

Analytical & Cautious

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Energy Regulation
His career is centered on energy policy, having served as Chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission and in executive regulatory roles at NextEra and Evergy.
Governmental Affairs
Possesses deep experience in government, including serving as a Chief of Staff for a U. S. Congressman and managing government relations for major energy companies.
Community Service
Actively involved in his community, serving as the Chair of the SSM Health Foundation Board and as President-elect of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.

Media Appearances

Former MOPSC Commission Chairman Kevin Gunn to join Evergy. Featured in Electric Energy Online

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Kevin Gunn | Management - Evergy, Inc.. Featured in Evergy Investor Relations

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Former MOPSC Commission Chairman Kevin Gunn to join Evergy. Featured in Evergy Newsroom

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Work History

10-2025
Vice President - Regulatory and Government Affairs at Evergy
1-2024 - 10-2025
Vice President - State and Federal Regulatory Policy at Evergy
6-2022 - 1-2024
Executive Director, Regulatory and Political Affairs, Central Region at NextEra Energy Resources
4-2014 - 7-2022
Principal at Paladin Energy Strategies
6-2013 - 4-2014
Shareholder at Polsinelli

Education

1993 - 1996
JD from Saint Louis University School of Law
1992 - 1992
Humanities from Charles University

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Kevin

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