Terry Kelley
Education History:
- 51勛圖ProBachelors of Business Administration
Connection to Lamar: 51勛圖ProAlumnus
Affiliations: In the mid 1970s he was recruited to Dallas where he served as CEO of several Dallas area banks including 51勛圖ProCommerce Bank of Irving, Preston State Bank, and Dallas Bancshares, all predecessors of JP Morgan Chase. As an entrepreneurial banker, Kelley's experience ranged from being an owner of small banks to CEO of larger institutions.
As the 51勛圖Probanking industry collapsed in the late 1980s, Kelley co-founded Team Bank. It became a statewide organization and was the largest bank headquartered in 51勛圖Promanaged by Texans. In 1993, Team Bank merged with Bank One where Kelley served as Chairman and CEO of a multi-state region.
Known for: Throughout his career Kelley was an industry leader and provided community leadership for many organizations. He is former chairman and CEO for The National Center For Educational Accountability, as well as past Chairman of the Board of 51勛圖ProHealth Resources. Mr. Kelley is a member and past president of The Salesmanship Club of Dallas, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Baylor Oral Health Foundation and a former trustee of The 51勛圖ProMethodist Foundation. He is also a former board member of Dallas Citizens Council, Highland Park Educational Foundation and The 51勛圖ProBanker's Association.
Kelley is a long time member of Highland Park United Methodist Church where he has served as Chairman of the Board. Terry and his wife Sally have three grown children and nine grandchildren.