After graduating from Stark State College of Technology in 2004 with an associate of applied business in accounting, Kelly joined Hall, Kistler & Company. Her experience includes audit and accounting engagements, audits of qualified retirement plans, review and compilation services, and preparing financial statements and taxation services. The industries that benefit from her expertise include manufacturing, service industries, wholesale and retail, and nonprofit organizations. Kelly specializes in non-profit audits and taxation and is also proficient in QuickBooks, Peachtree and variety of tax preparation programs.
In 2011, Kelly graduated from Franklin University (summa cum laude) with a bachelor of science in accounting with a minor in finance. She is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Women's Initiative Network.