Background
Kelly, John William was born on January 5, 1955 in Greenville, South Carolina. Son of John William and Betty (Kelley) Kelly.
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John William Kelly
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Bachelor of Science, Clemson U., 1977; Master of Science, Ohio State University, 1979; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1982.
Career
Assistant professor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1982-1985; assistant professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1985-1989; associate professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1989-1991; professor, department head, director botanical garden, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1991-1996; school director, interim vice president public service and agriculture, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1996-1997; vice president public service and agriculture, director South Carolina. Botanical Garden, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1997. Consultant, Clemson, since 1985.
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Membership
Board of directors Discover Upcountry, Greenville, South Carolina., since 1992, ADEC, Pate Foundation. Member South Carolina. Greenhouse Growers Association (life, executive secretary 1991), American Society Horticultural Science (Southern region, Outstanding Educator 1989), American Society Horticultural Science (vice president since 1995, president-elect 1998, Outstanding Research 1994, OutstandingAdminstr.
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Married Sarah Ellen Moor Kelly, February 8, 1958. Children: Christopher, Kimberly.
