Kevin Sykes is the Sustainable Practices Manager for General Services' Division of Sustainability. He manages the Socket and MetroConnect programs, leads the educational outreach efforts of the division, and implements sustainability initiatives within Metro government and beyond.

Before joining the General Services Department, Kevin worked with Metro Parks as an environmental educator for over 11 years. Prior to that, he founded and operated a Nashville-based organic farm business. He graduated magna cum laude from Appalachian State University with honors in Sustainable Development.

In his spare time, Kevin enjoys playing old-time banjo, competitive badminton, kayaking, and crossword puzzles.