Mr. Kelley is an experienced executive with over 25 years of experience in turnarounds and senior management - including positions in Operations, Business Development and M & A;  and, has held the positions of  CFO, COO and CEO in privately and publicly held companies.  Experienced in public company regulatory filings, business mergers and acquisitions, executive management, litigation support and real estate development. Franchise and licensing expertise, including direct management, consulting and regulatory involvement.

One of two (2) persons originating one of America's largest service chains, taking the Company from start-up, thru acquisitions & organic growth, IPO and Secondary Offerings.

Experienced in corporate turnarounds, crisis management and leading growth businesses; including Service, Media, Real Estate, Training/Education and Health Care industries. Mr. Kelley has provided advisory services to financially troubled and/or underperforming organizations; and, has experience in strategic partnership formation, M & A and creditor negotiations/workouts.

As a Consultant to a distressed Media Company, prevented its liquidation through restructured business contracts and creditor workouts; successfully secured funding thru Angel and Venture Capital groups; took over as Chairman and CEO - leading Company to national presence and top twenty traffic ranking within its industry.

CFO and COO of U.S. and international service organization generating over $700M in system revenues. Helped secure over $600 million in direct and indirect financings (real estate, credit lines and unsecured fundings).

President of North American subsidiary responsible for Development and M & A, resulting in 300% growth and positioning company as 2nd largest automotive service company.

Appointed by Board of Directors to lead restructuring of Publicly Held Company, bringing the organization through significant cost cutting program, financial restructuring and sale:

• $100 Million Real Estate Restructuring Program
• $35 Million SG&A Annual Cost Reductions
• $60 Million+ Unsecured Debt Restructuring
• Sale of Company

FOUNDER AND MANAGING PARTNER OF 'THE STRUCTURE GROUP' - Providing Advisory Services to Distressed and Underperforming Companies.  Below is a sample of projects undertaken:

• Love Enterprises - Retail & Real Estate Development (Restructure Advisor-96% Debt Elimination)
• Horn Interactive - Web Based Sales Training Systems (Liquidation and Post Filing Emergence; Managed M & A; Negotiated Sale of Company Generating 1100% ROI for Investors)
• Retail Services Advisor/Consultant (Liquidation Participation and Post Filing Emergence)
• Mobil Oil (Advisory/Consultant)

EARLY STAGE COMPANY MANAGEMENT

• East Coast Nursing Home Company
• Midwest Refuse Hauling Company Operating in 3 States
• Clinton Retirement Village

COMMUNITY - OTHER

• Public Speaker - Conventions, Award Ceremonies, Government Training, Funding Road Shows
• Served on Maryland Governor William Shaeffer's Committee on 'Franchising in the State of Maryland'
• Advocate for Mental Health Industry
• Implemented and Completed Building of New Church through a Multi-Million Dollar Secured Bond Program (as President of Church Finance Committee)
• 18 Years Youth Coaching and Youth Sports Organization Boards
• Member of multiple Boards of both For-Profit and Non-Profit entities
• Baltimore Media Person of Year 2008 - Baltimore Touchdown Club
• Defensive Coordinator (football Coach)- McDaniel College (formerly known as Western Maryland College)
• Ballot Nominee - 2009 College Football Hall of Fame; Two Time All American - College Football
• Board Member  National Football Foundation - Greater Baltimore Chapter (Recognizing Academic Excellence)

Married to Cynthia Kelley

Three Children

Reside in Ellicott City, Maryland

EDUCATION

BA  Hampden Sydney College (VA)

Executive MBA - Loyola College (MD)

Former Licensed Health Care Administrator

DigitalSports, Inc. (Media Company)

* 6/05 - 9/05      Interim CEO/Turnaround Consultant

* 10/05-11/08    CEO

* 6/05 - Present Board Member

The Structure Group (Advisory and Turnaround Services)

* 1/92 - 4/05      Founder & Managing Partner

Jiffy Lube International, Inc. (Automotive Services)

* 5/79 - 12/91    VP Operations, VP Development; President - North America Division, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and COO

Lewis & Stewart Services, Inc. (Service Industry)

 * 1980 - 82         President

WJ Hindman & Associates, Inc. (Consulting & Real Estate Development)

* 2/77 - 9/83      Associate/Consultant