Keith Kelly (Montana)
Keith Kelly was the Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry from 2005 to December 31, 2012.[1] After leaving the position he became the U.S. assistant secretary of labor for veterans' employment and training.[2]
Biography
Kelly served as Montana Director of Agriculture under Gov. Ted Schwinden from 1983 to 1989. From there he went on to head the Arizona Department of Agriculture from 1990 to 1997, and then served as national administrator of the Farm Services Agency/USDA from 1997-2001. In 2002 Kelly joined the Department of Labor and Industry, serving as Administrator for the Unemployment Insurance Division until 2004.[1]
Political career
Montana Commissioner of Labor (2005-2012)
Kelly served as Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry from 2005 to 2012. His grandfather, John Thomas Kelly, held the position from 1939-1941.[1]
Arizona Director of Agriculture (1990-1997)
Montana Director of Agriculture (1983–1989)
Appointments
2005
Kelly was appointed as Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry by Gov. Brian Schweitzer in 2005.[1]
Personal
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Kelly's son Kevin was killed in a boating accident in September 2011.[3]
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by ' |
Montana Commissioner of Labor and Industry 2005–2012 |
Succeeded by Pam Bucy |
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