Background
Kelly, John Francis was born on September 1, 1939 in New York City. Son of John Joseph and Mildred Veronica (Knote) Kelly.
government and media relations specialist
Kelly, John Francis was born on September 1, 1939 in New York City. Son of John Joseph and Mildred Veronica (Knote) Kelly.
Student, Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York. Bachelor of Business Administration, Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York, 1970.
Copy boy, New York Journal-American, New York City, 1957-1959;
finance news reporter, New York Journal-American, New York City, 1959-1965;
news magazine editor, Merrill Lynch & Company. New York City, 1965-1970;
press relations manager, Merrill Lynch & Company. New York City, 1970-1974;
corporation relations manager, Merrill Lynch & Company.
New York City, 1974-1981;
government and media relations specialist, Merrill Lynch & Company, Washington, from 1983;
assistant secretary, United States Treasury Department, Washington, 1981-1983;
vice president, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, 1974-1981, from 1984;
now vice president, corporation staff & government relations specialist, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
Member New York Finance Writers Association (associate, past associate representative Board of Governors).
Married Clare Marie Kelleher, September 6, 1958. Children– John F., Junior, Christopher, Patrick.