Background
Kelley, James was born on June 13, 1918 in Decatur, Indiana, United States.
Kelley, James was born on June 13, 1918 in Decatur, Indiana, United States.
Graduate, General Electric Apprentice School.
Early career positions with General Electric. Founder Jim Kelley Buick, 1952. Now chairman, co-Chief Executive Officer Kelley Automotive Group.
Owner, developer Sycamore Hills Golf Club, 1989.
Board directors Fort Wayne Junior Achievement, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boys and Girls club of Fort Wayne, Young Men’s Christian Association, Hoosier Celebrity Golf Tournament, Arthritis Foundation, Fort Wayne Aviation Museum. Member Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce 9bd. directors), Sycamore Hills Golf Club (board directors), Indiana Golf Association (board directors), Western Golf Association (board directors).
Married Lavon Kelley. Children: Suzanne Horton, Barbara Kraegel, Tom Kelley.