/mdva/assets/2024-10-17-jon-kelly_tcm1066-649626.pngJon Kelly has joined MDVA as our new Government Affairs Director. Jon comes to MDVA with more than eight years of service and Capitol experience with the State of Minnesota.

He previously served as the Director of Government Affairs for the Minnesota Department of Commerce and Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan covering a number of policy areas including Veterans Affairs, Economic Development and Bonding. Prior to moving to Minnesota, Jon worked in the New York State Assembly and in the financial services industry.

Jon has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from the City University of New York. He also completed the Policy Fellows Program at the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Jon is an Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran. He served eight years in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve including a tour in Afghanistan from 2007-2008. During his military service, Jon earned a number of awards including the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. He is a Life Member of VFW Post 1210 in Hastings, Minnesota and member of American Legion Post 98 in St. Paul Park, Minnesota.

We welcome Jon to MDVA!