Background
Kelly, Ernest Byron was born on October 27, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest Byron and Clara (Johnson) Kelly.
Kelly, Ernest Byron was born on October 27, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest Byron and Clara (Johnson) Kelly.
Bachelor of Arts University of Illinois, 1937. Honorary Doctor of Laws, National University, San Diego, 1977.
Incorporated., Chicago, 1937-1939, salesman, Detroit, 1940-1941, manager Detroit 1946-1965, president, chief Executive officer Chicago, 1968-1970, chairman, chief Executive officer, 1970-1976. Vice president Blyth & Company, Incorporated., 1965-1967. Director, Executive Committee Bache & Company, 1973-1976, vice Chairman of the Board, 1974-1976.
Director Bache Group, Incorporated., 1974-1978.
Vice chairman Bache Halsey Stuart Shields Incorporated., 1977-1978. Chapter chairman United Foundation Torch Doctor, Detroit, 1961-1964.
Member Wayne County Board Suprs., 1964-1967, City Council Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963-1967. Board Governors Chicago Association Stock Exchange Firms, 1970-1975, Chairman of the Board, 1973.
Trustee Municipal Advisory Council Michigan, 1958-1967, chairman, 1967.
Trustee, Executive Committee Loyola University, Chicago, 1972-1976, chairman investment committee, 1974-1976. Member of advisory committee College Commerce, University of Illinois, 1968-1978. Board directors University of Illinois Foundation, 1973-1978, chairman investment committee, 1974-1978, member President's club, 1969-1978.
Member Wayne County Board Suprs., 1964-1967, City Council Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963-1967. Board Governors Chicago Association Stock Exchange Firms, 1970-1975, Chairman of the Board, 1973. Member of advisory committee College Commerce, University of Illinois, 1968-1978.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945.
Member Securities Industry Association (chairman municipal committee Central States chapter since 1976), Military Order World Wars, University of Illinois Alumni, Midwest, American (associate), New York (allied) stock exchanges, Chicago Association Commerce and Industry, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, National Wildlife Association, Audubon Society, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: Bond (president 1952-1953) (Detroit).
Married Kathryn Sumner Canfield, March 7, 1942. Children: Ernest Byron III, Michael West. Sales trainee Halsey, Stuart & Company.