Born in Naples, Florida, Ken is a traveler, businessman, and humanitarian. Ken’s ability to search out fairness with a strong sense of organization, always looking for the potential good in any situation, is his strength.
In 1993, Ken continued the family tradition by taking over the family’s roofing business, providing a venue for the creative implementation of successful ideas. In 2004 and 2005, the Kelly Roofing team responded to their community’s needs during tough hurricane disaster times.
In 2008, Ken created Energy Saving Solutions, a consulting and educational firm, with the goal of helping others understand the true meaning of going “Green.” As an instrument-rated commercial airplane and helicopter pilot, Ken’s passion for life and dedication to excellence is exemplified through the rigors of aviation.
Currently, as Southwest Florida’s Wing Commander of Angel Flight Southeast, Ken helps fly and coordinate missions for those in medical need, including transplant, cancer, and military veteran patients. It was during an Angel Flight mission that Ken met Jennifer, a transplant clinical pharmacist.
Ken donates time to his community by sitting on various boards and commissions, such as the Florida Housing Authority, Code Enforcement Board, and National Roofing Contractor Association. As an industry leader, Kelly Roofing has ranked among the top 100 roofing contractors in America since 2003. An industry spokesman, contributing author, and circuit speaker, Ken enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping other business professionals in all sectors.
Ken helped form Hope Contained, a non-profit dedicated to helping the poorest of the poor throughout the world by recycling and converting steel shipping containers into homes, creating villages, and designing micro-farms in developing nations.
Ken’s son, Austin, served in the United States Marine Corps, completed college, and now works at the company. Ken lives his life to serve others through the implementation of “Kaizen,” the Japanese word for a life-long commitment to constant learning and improvement. In 2015, Ken was given the Visionary Award by Microsoft for his creative use of the Dynamics software platform.
Ken retired from the roofing industry in 2023, at the age of 47, after 30 years as President. He is now devoted to helping contractors reach financial freedom while following his passion for world travel.