Kelli, who grew up in Salt Lake City, has just returned back to Utah after living in the south for the past 25 years. Previous roles include President/CEO of the Campbell Strong Defense Alliance, and President/CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce. Prior to that, she spent many years as a broadcast news journalist. Kelli is also a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, has vast experience working on defense projects, and has a passion for supporting our military.
Kelli is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mass Communications/Journalism. She also participated in the Leader Development program at the Army War College and graduated from the US Chamber’s Institute for Organizational Management at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Her hobbies include hiking, traveling, and supporting animal welfare initiatives. She and her husband Michael have a daughter and two dogs.