In 2005, General Kelly joined LMI as the research chair for the Logistics business unit. He previously served as Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, responsible for the leadership, management, and modernization of the world-wide Marine Corps logistics/supply chain; facilities and real estate; e-business and contracting; small business; and maintenance, distribution, and services. General Kelly instituted the Logistics Modernization Program and personally drove Corps-wide change through a comprehensive approach that included process reengineering, technology insertion, organizational reform, base regionalization, activity-based resource management, best practice insertion, and education. He holds a BA in history from Pennsylvania State University, a BA in economics and business administration from Chapman College, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. He is a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (with distinction), Naval Post Graduate School Executive Business Course, University of North Carolina Advanced Program in Logistics and Technology, and Center for Creative Leadership at the Peak Course. |