Alonzo Hyatt Kelly

Background

Kelly, Alonzo Hyatt was born on September 30, 1922 in Richlands, Virginia, United States. Son of Alonzo Hyatt and Amanda Dalby (Torbert) Kelly.

Education

Student, Emory and Henry College, 1940-1942; diploma in meteorology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1944; B.S.E., Auburn U., 1947; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1949.

Career

Research engineer, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1949-1954; with, General Motors Corporation, 1954-1987; manager, General Motors Proving Grounds facilities and operations, 1978-1982; assistant director engineering analysis, General Motors Technology Center, Warren, Michigan, 1982-1987.

Achievements

• Alonzo Hyatt Kelly has been listed as a noteworthy automotive company engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Society Automotive Engineers, National Rifle Association, Airplane Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association.

Connections

Married Marilee Z. Diamond, December 29, 1949. Children: Alonzo Hyatt, III, Elizabeth, Amanda, Ted.