In February 2007, the City of Coral Gables appointed Kevin J. Kinney as Director of the Parking Department. In this role, he manages approximately 8,000 public parking spaces, a fixed route trolley service, and Freebee, the Coral Gables transit system transports 1.25 million passengers annually. In addition, he manages the Block-by-Block customer and custodial service program that operates in the Business Improvement District of Coral Gables.

Prior to joining Coral Gables, Kinney served 13 years with the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) as the Executive Director. While at ACDA, Kinney managed the public parking system for the city, oversaw the development of multiple residential and commercial projects including a new $120 Million Convention Center. 

During his public service career, Kinney has been an advocate of public/private collaboration in the use of public facilities and partnering with businesses to support quality growth.

Kinney graduated from the University of Oregon School of Law and practiced law in Alaska specializing in contract and construction law for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other government entities.