Kelli Pendleton is an outdoor enthusiast who recently returned home to Utah. She works in Economic Development for Ogden, helping companies expand and grow. Previous positions include President/CEO of the Campbell Strong Defense Alliance and President/CEO of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce in Kentucky. In these roles, she has worked closely with multiple school boards, supported education programs, and workforce initiatives. Prior to that, she was a broadcast news journalist for multiple news stations. 

Kelli was also appointed as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Kentucky and currently serves on the Kentucky Governor's Commission on Military Affairs. 

Kelli is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mass Communications/Journalism. 

Outside of work, Kelli loves spending time hiking in the mountains, supporting animal and veteran non-profit groups, and being with her daughter, Avery, who is a freshman at Davinci, and her husband, Michael.