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Brian T. Cobb, Vice President and Treasurer


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Brian T. Cobb joined the Charles F. Kettering Foundation in 2000 and was appointed vice president and treasurer 2001. In addition to financial and administrative duties, he is involved in the foundation’s international research where his work led to publishing a book on U.S.-Russia relations, When Citizens Deliberate: Russian and American Citizens Consider Their Relationship.

Cobb serves on the board of directors as treasurer of the International Institute for Sustained Dialogue. He provides financial services and consultation to the National Issues Forums Institute and the Council for Public Policy Education. Cobb is a member of the Foundation Financial Officers Group, currently serving on the board committee for administrative program planning, and he previously served as the treasurer of the board of directors. He is involved in local community organizations.

A career spanning 25 years, prior to joining the Kettering Foundation, Cobb was the vice president for finance and planning at Franklin Pierce University. A certified public accountant, he also served as vice president for finance and administrative Services at Olivet College.

Cobb earned a BA in business administration from Olivet College and a master of science in organization management from Antioch University New England Graduate School.