Tony Kelly

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ABOUT TONY KELLY

Dr. Tony Kelly is a Principal Broker and seasoned real estate professional with more than two decades of experience. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy. Dr. Kelly began his career with six years of active-duty service as a Nuclear Launch Officer in the U.S. Air Force, where he built expertise in leadership and complex decision-making. He later transitioned into the high-tech sector, leading global sales, marketing, and operational teams for major corporations before moving into real estate. Dr. Kelly is a co-owner and co-founder of Keller Williams Realty Portland Premiere. His market expertise has led to national recognition, including multiple appearances on HGTV’s House Hunters. He has earned the Portland Monthly Five Star Agent Award every year from 2011 through 2025 and holds the distinguished Five Star Legend status. He is also a two-time recipient of the Living Room Realty Excellence Award.In 2025 he was named PMAR REALTOR of the Year, reflecting his sustained commitment to excellence and service within the industry. He was also selected to the 2026 class of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) Leadership Academy, one of the profession’s most prestigious national leadership development programs.Dr. Kelly served as the 2023 and 2024 President of the Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS and is the 2025 and newly installed 2026 President of Oregon REALTORS. He is also a Past President of the Oregon chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). At the national level he represents NAR as a Federal Political Coordinator to Congress, building relationships with federal policymakers and advocating for housing and property-rights. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at George Fox University, teaching business strategy and leadership, Outside of professional life, Dr. Kelly is an endurance athlete with a daily running streak that has continued for twenty years, placing him among the top ranked runners on the U.S. Running Streak Association list. He enjoys collecting single malt Scotch and watching Hallmark films.Dr. Kelly and his wife, Dr. Libby Kelly, have been married for thirty-four years. They have two children, both Oberlin College graduates and former NCAA athletes. Their son is an executive with Enterprise, Inc, and their daughter, a University of Michigan Law School graduate, practices law at a top national firm. They reside in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Tony was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.