Reyes Gonzalez

Senior Consultant, SPH Consulting Group

With over three decades of experience as a transformative leader in various educational landscapes —including K-12 schools, community colleges, and four-year universities — Dr. Gonzalez embodies the spirit of innovation and progress. 

Dr. Gonzalez approaches strategic partnerships with purpose and passion, ensuring that the benefits extend to students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. Dr. Gonzalez possesses profound insights into every facet of the merger process, from engaging university communities and board members to navigating strategic alternatives and negotiating favorable outcomes. His recent work with St. Augustine College, guiding its successful merger with Lewis University, is a testament to his commitment to crafting lasting legacies.

His wealth of knowledge serves as a beacon for leaders contemplating the future of their institutions. With an engineering degree, a master’s in accountancy and finance, an MBA, and an Ed.D. in higher education leadership, Dr. Gonzalez is dedicated to partnering with visionary leaders. He aspires to share his expertise and guide higher education leaders on a transformative journey toward a brighter, more sustainable future for their institution and its students.