Dean Kelly was born in Jacksonville, Florida and is married to wife Kris, who is a career Registered Nurse. He has four children, nine Grandchildren and One Heavenly Grandchild. Kelly’s Public Safety career spans over 48 years with a broad range of experience in Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, Emergency Management, Accreditation and Administration. He resides in the Town of Jackson, Wisconsin. 

Kelly graduated from Victory Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a graduate of Vincennes University and attended Flagler College located in St. Augustine, Florida. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, currently serving as a member of the Trinity School Board of Education, School Accreditation Manager, Security Manager and is the Interim School Administrator. 

In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, camping, snowmobiling, and spending precious time with his  family. 

His favorite bible verse is John 15:13:  “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”