Cole Kelley
Teacher, Small Business Owner, State School Board Member
Vineyard,UT
Summary
Dynamic Event Manager excelling in large event management and social media marketing. Successfully partnered with Olympic champions to enhance youth programs and led initiatives as a School Board Member, showcasing strong legislative relationships and a commitment to educational advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Member
Utah State Board of Education
Salt Lake City, Utah
01.2025 - Current
- Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee.
- Hiring Committee for USBE Superintendent
- Successfully moved to fund Utah's attendance campaign
- Successfully moved to create autonomy for the USBE from the Federal DOE.
Small Business Owner
Mettle Wrestling
American Fork, Utah
06.2006 - Current
- Partnered with USA Wrestling to create USA Wrestling's Folkstyle Tour of America running youth wrestling tournaments in 12 states.
- Built and sold Rockwell Rumble, Utah's largest high school wrestling tournament that includes over 100 boys and girls teams from 8 different states.
- Created Utah's largest youth wrestling club and recognized by USA Wrestling as a Top 10 Club in the country.
Teacher, Coach, TAA, and Athletic Director
American Fork High School
American Fork, Utah
08.1997 - Current
- Helped pass legislation that made Financial Literacy a graduation requirement for Utah students and authored A Program Review with Utah State Auditor John Dougall
- Coached Wrestling at both Orem High School and American Fork High School winning the 5A UHSAA State Championship and voted Coach of the Year at Orem High School and was the Runner-Up in the 6A UWCA Dual Meet State Championships at American Fork High School.
- Served as Teacher on Administrative Assignment at American Fork High School (one year).
- Served as Athletic Director at American Fork High School (five years).
Event Manager
Various Events
Vineyard, Utah
01.2004 - 02.2026
- Partnered with BYU Cougarette Director Jodi Maxfiled to run the Utah Dance State Championship to increase exposure for dancers to college dance teams.
- Hired by Kim Delgrosso to work with Center Stage Dance Studio to promote the Utah Ballroom Dance Championships and grow exposure for the event.
- .Partnered with Olympic Gold Medalist Rulon Gardner to create a series of summer camps.
- Partnered with Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo to create a series of summer camps.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 05.2001 -
Accomplishments
Utah Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year (1999)
Inducted into Utah State Treasurers Financial Literacy Hall of Fame (2025)
Young Investors Society National Teacher of the Year (2019)
Utah Wrestling Coaches Association President (2000-2002)
Timeline
School Board Member
Utah State Board of Education
01.2025 - Current
Small Business Owner
Mettle Wrestling
06.2006 - Current
Event Manager
Various Events
01.2004 - 02.2026
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Southern Utah University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Brigham Young University
05.2001 -
Teacher, Coach, TAA, and Athletic Director
American Fork High School
08.1997 - Current