Based in Chicago, the KMC team brings you an average of 22 years of experience working not only in some of the world's top management consulting firms but also in key leadership and executive positions in major corporations. Our extensive experience provides you a variety of proven tools, techniques and skills, making KMC the right choice for your business strategy development and management consulting needs.

Our Leadership Team
Patrick J. Kelley — President
Prior to forming Kelley Management Consulting, Inc., in 2001, Patrick spent over 15 years in management and technology consulting working across a wide variety of industries and with businesses of all sizes.
Sean Riley
A versatile and accomplished executive who is passionate about helping leaders define, address, and resolve critical business issues, Sean brings more than 28 years of practical experience to his clients: 11 in sales and marketing leadership roles in corporate America complemented by over 17 years of strategic management consulting success.
Jim Schumann
An accomplished executive in the field of management consulting, Jim's success is largely attributable to the artful blending of his 10 years of direct experience in large and small businesses with over 15 years in strategic management consulting.
Marcel van der Elst
Considered a "thought leader" by peers and clients alike, Marcel creates bridges between senior executives and project teams with tenacity and pragmatism.
Erich Weber
Erich is a business strategy and managerial professional with 15 years of experience in strategic and financial analysis, organizational leadership and project-driven operations.
Mary Hayes
With over 25 years of practical experience in both discrete and process manufacturing industries, Mary brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, new business development, marketing, Total Quality, Lean and 6 Sigma among others.