John R. Kelly

John R. Kelly is a native Mississippian who has made his home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He has served as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Gulfport, Mississippi since 2006. As such, Kelly is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the city, supervision of all department directors, strategic planning, and revitalization initiatives. A significant portion of his career has been in Federal Service which culminated in retirement as Regional Director for Community and Family Support with the Navy Region South East in Jacksonville, Florida. Kelly earned an undergraduate degree from Alcorn State University, a Master's degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.