Kelly graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters Degree in Sports Management and Athletic Administration with an emphasis in Event Coordination. While working towards her master’s degree, Kelly was the Athletic Corporate Relations Graduate Assistant at Western. Here she began coordinating events such as Man and Woman of the Year awards, annual Olympic sport banquets, hall of fame inductions, annual golf outings, and varsity letter celebrations.
Upon graduating, she accepted an Executive Meeting Manager position at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Where she quickly advanced through the positions of Catering Sales Manager, Convention Services Manager, Hotel and Department Training Manager, and lastly, overseeing food, beverage and operations for both the Fetzer Center and the WMU football stadium suites.
In November of 2007, Kelly accepted the Residence and Events Director position for the Michigan Governor’s Residence. In this position, she runs and operates both residences and staff, and manages and maintains all family activities while coordinating and executing all events. These events range from family functions and private dinners to fundraisers, galas and awards.
Kelly’s education includes an Undergraduate degree in Business Marketing and Administration (2002), a Master of Arts (2003), Certified Meeting Professional (2005) and Certified Professional Catering Executive (2009). She is also the Vice President for the National Association of Catering Executives and has resided on the board since 2005.
Kelly M. Brennan, CMP, CPCE
Residence & Events Director
Michigan Governor's Residence
Lansing & Mackinac Island
Telephone: 517-241-1191
Facsimile: 517-335-1999