Biography

Patrick Kelly has served as Director of Purchasing at West Liberty University since April 2020. He brings more than 25 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management across the construction, manufacturing, and retail industries. Patrick also served for six years as a U.S. Army Logistics Officer, deploying overseas twice and gaining valuable leadership and operational experience.
Throughout his career, Patrick has focused on building strong partnerships, improving processes, and implementing procurement strategies that deliver value to organizations and stakeholders. He collaborates closely with faculty, staff, and vendors to identify solutions that support the universitys academic, administrative, and operational goals. Committed to service excellence, Patrick fosters a customer-focused procurement environment that balances innovation with fiscal responsibility.
In addition to his leadership role in Purchasing, Patrick serves on several university committees. He holds a B.A. from the University of Delaware, an M.A. in Military History from Norwich University, and an M.B.A.

Education

B.A. Political Science – University of Delaware
M.A. Military History – Norwich University
M.B.A. University of Phoenix