Donald C. Kelley
Leawood,KS
Summary
Don Kelley is an accomplished senior executive with broad ranging experience in the transportation sector. Recognized nationally as one of the pioneers of the fleet management industry for his unique ability to identify market needs and create unique solutions to fill those needs. During the past 20 years, he has built two of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the U.S. as well as SVT Fleet Solutions and Revolv Global, companies designed to fill an emerging market need in the area of sustainability resources and solutions for large fleets nationwide.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President - Fleet Operations
Heartland LLC
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented fleet management system with advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Transitioning fleet of 10,000+ assets to telematics platform with on board cameras.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
Vice President - Fleet Operations
Revolv Global
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.
President
SVT Fleet Solutions
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: SVT Fleet Solutions was created to revolutionize the fleet management industry with single source resources to assist fleets meet their sustainability objectives
- See link below: www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21269528/svt-is-reimagining-modern-fleetmanagement-to-set-companies-up-for-future-of-transportation
- Conceptualized and created new fleet management company for Velocity Vehicle Group
- The new company named SVT Fleet Solutions was launched in May 2023
- SVT Fleet Solutions was created to revolutionize the fleet management industry with single source resources to assist fleets meet their sustainability objectives
- See link below: www.fleetowner.com/operations/article/21269528/svt-is-reimagining-modern-fleetmanagement-to-set-companies-up-for-future-of-transportation
President & CEO
VehiCare Fleet Solutions
08.2012 - 12.2022
- Started new fleet management company for parent company, Clarke Power Services Inc
- The new company, VehiCare Fleet Solutions was launched in 2012 and over a span of 10 years became one of the leading fleet management companies in the U.S
- With operations in 26 states
- VehiCare became the primary provider of fleet services to AB InBev in the U.S
President & CEO
Kelley Amerit Fleet Services
05.1999 - 03.2012
- Founded Kelley Fleet Services in late 1999 to provide fleet maintenance services to some of the largest private fleets in the U.S
- And South Africa
- In 2010 Kelley Fleet Services merged with Amerit to become Kelley Amerit Fleet Services
- At the end of 2011, Kelley Amerit was the nation's single largest contractual fleet maintenance company with operations in all 50 states and over 116,000 vehicles under long term contract
- In 2012 the company was re-named Amerit Fleet Solutions and remains today one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the U.S
President & CEO
Kelley Global Fleet Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Expanded domestic operations to South Africa under the name Kelley Global Fleet Services
- Provided contractual fleet maintenance for SAB and Coca Cola in 36 South African cities
- In 2011 Kelley Global became the largest fleet maintenance company in South Africa
Vice President
Ryder Transportation Services
12.1996 - 04.1999
- Responsibility for all operations for Ryder Transportation Services in the western U.S
- Annual revenues exceeded $260M
- Accountability for operations, sales, human resources, and finance
- Increased profitability 63% during his tenure as VP
- Led acquisition of two competitors in marketplace
Education
BBA - Marketing
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Fleet sustainability experience
- Telematics experience
- Executive leadership
- Communication skills
- International experience
- Fleet management expertise
- Strong client relation skills
- Solid financial acumen
Timeline
Vice President - Fleet Operations
Heartland LLC
06.2024 - Current
Vice President - Fleet Operations
Revolv Global
09.2023 - 06.2024
President
SVT Fleet Solutions
12.2022 - 08.2023
President & CEO
VehiCare Fleet Solutions
08.2012 - 12.2022
President & CEO
Kelley Global Fleet Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
President & CEO
Kelley Amerit Fleet Services
05.1999 - 03.2012
Vice President
Ryder Transportation Services
12.1996 - 04.1999
BBA - Marketing
University of Memphis
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