Dr. John Kelly
Clemson University

Biography:

• Native South Carolinian

• BS from Clemson University in Horticulture.
• MS and PhD from Ohio State University in Horticulture with minor in Biochemistry.

• Taught and conducted research at Texas A&M University from 1982-1985.
• Accepted faculty position at Clemson University in July, 1985.
• Head of Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, July, 1991 - July, 1995.
• Director of the School of Plant, Statistical and Ecological Sciences/Assistant Director, SC Agriculture & Forestry Research System and Cooperative Extension Service, Clemson University, January, 1996.
• Vice President for Public Service and Agriculture, Clemson University, since 1996.
• Director of The South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson University, since 1991.
• Member, Board of Directors:
  
  • American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
  • American Distance Education Corporation (ADEC)
  • Pate Foundation
  • Discover UpCountry

• Selected Honors and Awards
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Research by The American Society for Horticultural Science
  • Recipient of L.M. Ware Distinguished Research Award, Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science
  • Recipient of The American Society for Horticultural Science - Southern Region Leadership and Administration Award
  • Vice-President of American Society for Horticultural Science Research Division
  • Currently President-Elect, American Society for Horticultural Science

• Married to Sarah Kelly of Mentor, OH
• Two children: Christopher and Kimberly.