OUR GUEST JANUARY 26
Posted by Wes Brooks
on Jan 24, 2016
RYAN KELLY, HORIZON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Ryan Kelly is a Mississippi native and founder/CEO of Horizon Professional Services, a management company that provides management and leadership for state, national, and international businesses and non-profit organizations. Horizon also conducts strategic planning sessions and consulting for a variety of businesses, universities, and non-profits throughout the US.
He previously served as Chief Advancement Office for William Carey University and Director of External Relations for The University of Southern Mississippi College of Health.
Kelly earned a bachelor’s of science with honors from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2005 and a master’s of science with honors from Mississippi College in 2007. He is a 2014 alumnus of the Area Development Partnership’s Leadership Pinebelt, the Mississippi Economic Council’s Blueprint Mississippi committee, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Mississippi Society of Association Executives. In addition to professional activities, Kelly also serves as a deacon at Temple Baptist Church, an advisory board member for The Children’s Center for Communication and Development, The Gideon’s International, Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Association, and most recently as chair of the Southern Miss College of Health Dean’s Council. His areas of professional interest and expertise include healthcare, education, business, and legislative policy.