James “Benji” Kelly, Dr.

Benji Kelly, a 51-year-old resident of Campbellsville and Taylor County, serves as vice president for advancement at Campbellsville University. He is responsible for all fundraising areas of the University and oversees 10 full-time staff. He is an active member and deacon at Lowell Avenue Baptist Church in Campbellsville. He serves as the Sunday School Director and a member of the nominating and finance committees. Dr. Kelly has a doctoral degree in business administration from Liberty University, a master’s of business administration and a Bachelor of Science in communications from Campbellsville University. His professional career has been with Campbellsville University, serving as admission counselor, assistant director of admissions, director of alumni relations and director of planned giving prior to his current position. His wife of 24 years, Kellie, is a reading intervention teacher at Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Larue County. She is also an alumna of Campbellsville University with a Master of Education and Bachelor of Science in elementary education with a P-5 emphasis. They are parents of one child, Katelyn. They both are originally from Murray, Ky. Download Bio