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Donald C. Kelley

Leawood,KS

Summary

Don Kelley is a highly accomplished senior executive with extensive experience in the transportation and telematics sector. He is nationally recognized as one of the pioneers in fleet management, known for his exceptional ability to identify market needs and develop innovative solutions to address them. Over the past two decades, Don has successfully built two of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the United States, as well as SVT Fleet Solutions and Revolv Global. These companies were specifically created to meet the emerging market demand for sustainability resources and solutions for large fleets across the country. Don's expertise has enabled him to transition over 70,000 vehicles to on-board telematics systems, working with major commercial fleets in the United States, Australia, and South Africa.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President - Fleet Operations

Heartland LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Leadership of 16 Fleet Managers with a fleet comprised of 12,000 assets in 26 states and 62 locations.
  • Heartland is the largest commercial landscape enterprise in th U.S. with annual revenues of $640M
  • 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 dash 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.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.

Vice President - Fleet Operations

Revolv Global
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Revolv Global is a leading EV fleet management company with operations in 6 western states with revenues of $120M.
  • Provided large fleet operations a pathway toward EV adoption leveraging latest EV and telematics technology.
  • Developed fleet operations system to manage leased EVs for Revolv customers.
  • 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
  • Conceptualized and created new fleet management company for parent company Velocity Vehicle Group in U.S and Australia.
  • SVT Fleet Solutions revolutionized 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
  • SVT Fleet Solutions was launched in May 2023.
  • Hired new VP Sales, VP Operations, and VP Finance within first 60 days.
  • Expansion into Australia in June 2023
  • Acquired Southern California Fleet Services in November 2023
  • In 2024 revenues topped $68M



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 28 states and over 69 locations
  • VehiCare became the primary provider of fleet services to Anheuser Busch in the U.S
  • Responsible for all operations, sales, finance, human resources, and investor relations. Annual revenue of $68M.

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 with revenues of $109M.
  • By 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 with revenues above $500M.

President & CEO

Kelley Global Fleet Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Expanded domestic fleet management operations to South Africa under the name Kelley Global Fleet Services
  • Secured large contractual fleet maintenance contract for SAB and Coca Cola with operations in 36 South African cities
  • In 2011 Kelley Global became the largest fleet maintenance company in South Africa with annual revenue of $38M USD.

Vice President

Ryder Transportation Services
12.1996 - 04.1999
  • Responsibility for all operations for Ryder Transportation Services in the western U.S including sales, marketing, human resources, IT, and finance.
  • Annual revenues exceeded $260M
  • Increased profitability 63% during tenure as VP
  • Led acquisition of two competitors in marketplace
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.

Education

BBA - Marketing

University of Memphis

Skills

  • Identifying and capturing new market opportunities
  • Experience leading Operations at the highest level
  • Direct accountability for Sales, Marketing, HR, IT and Finance for national companies
  • Cross functional team leadership; coaching and mentoring
  • Financial risk management
  • Data driven analytics and decision making
  • Results oriented approach that drives continuous

Accomplishments

  • Led all Operations in Western U.S. for Fortune 500 company including full accountability for Sales, Marketing, Field Operations, Human Resources, IT, Legal, Safety and Mergers and Acquisitions. Improved profitability by 63% over two year span.
  • Founded Amerit Fleet Solutions, largest fleet maintenance provider in U.S. with 1,800 locations and over 300,000 vehicles under management.
  • Built VehiCare Fleet Solutions into one of the largest fleet service providers in the U.S.
  • International Experience with successful start up of operations in South Africa and Australia
  • Transitioned largest fleets in the U.S. to full telematics systems to improve safety, financial performance, and reduce liability
  • Led sustainability initiatives for Revolv Global and Heartland LLC including adoption of EV's, hybrid fuels, and technology to reduce Co2 emissions.

Contact

Leawood, KS 66206

Education

Memphis, TN

Skills

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
Donald C. Kelley