Background
Kelly, John Joseph was born on December 28, 1940 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Joseph Senior and Helen C. (Ebersach) Kelly.
Kelly, John Joseph was born on December 28, 1940 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Joseph Senior and Helen C. (Ebersach) Kelly.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Seton Hall, 1963; Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1969; Master of Public Administration, Auburn U., 1976.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1963; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1989; director special projects, Headquarters, United States Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1978-1980; commander, 15 WEA Squadron United States Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, 1980-1981; deputy director programs/policy Air Force information systems, United States Air Force, Washington, 1981-1984; vice commander 7th Weather Wing, Scott Air Force Base, 1984-1985; commander 5th Weather Wing, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, 1985-1988; commander Air Weather Svc., Scott Air Force Base, 1988-1991; director weather Air Force/XOW, Washington, 1991-1994; director, National Weather Svc., since 1998. Consultant Department Commerce, 1991.
Fellow American Meteorological Society, Air Force Association, National Weather Association.
Married Brenda Ruth Miller, July 1, 1966. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Kathleen Anne, John Jay.