Kevin Kolevar is the Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Dow. Based in Midland, Michigan, Kevin leads federal, state and international government affairs and manages legislative, regulatory and political affairs for the Company.

Prior to joining Dow, Kevin was a founder and managing director at ClearView Energy Partners, an energy research, analysis and consulting firm that helps clients capitalize on energy sector changes through analysis of economic fundamentals, operational realities and politics.

Before starting ClearView, Kevin served as Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability at the United States Department of Energy (DOE). In that capacity, Kolevar led the Department’s work to modernize the electric grid through next generation technologies; enhance the security and resiliency of critical energy infrastructure in the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; and facilitate the reconstruction and recovery of damaged or disrupted energy systems in the U.S.

Previously, Kevin served as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Energy and supported and advised the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on policy, regulatory and legislative matters as well as Departmental program management. He also worked as a senior policy advisor to the Secretary on security and technology issues.

Kevin began his career on Capitol Hill, where he spent over ten years working for both Senator Spencer Abraham (Michigan) and Senator Connie Mack (Florida). He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan. Kevin is a member of World 50, a private community for CEOs and C-level executives at globally respected organizations to discover better ideas, share valuable experiences and build relationships that make a lasting impact.