Entrepreneurial & Executive Career in Business
Mr. Kelley is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate and franchise organizations; as well as entrepreneurial endeavors. During his career, Mr. Kelley has held executive positions in publically and privately held companies, including as CEO, COO, CFO, VP Operations, Director of Business Development and Director of M & A.
Mr. Kelley has developed company owned and franchise operated service operations throughout the United States and abroad; overseen the consolidation of industry competitors in targeted niches thru strategic mergers & acquisitions and/or partnerships; managed transfers of excellence & branding strategies for newly merged entities, and blended joined cultures into a dynamic, synergistic and energetic environment. Mr. Kelley has implemented system expansion thru organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including for development of company operated and franchised units. Experienced in capital raising, system-wide real estate acquisition and development, licensing, marketing and advertising program roll-outs; as well as working with Boards on developing and executing strategic initiatives.