Biography

PERSONAL:
Troy Kelley lives in Tacoma with his wife Diane and their two young children.

ACADEMIC:
University of California, Berkeley - B.A. Political Science
State University of New York, Buffalo – M.B.A. School of Management
State University of New York, Buffalo – J.D. School of Law
The Judge Advocate General’s School, Charlottesville – Professor and Associate Editor of the Military Law Review

EMPLOYMENT:
Troy is a small business owner and also serves as an active Army reservist.  Previously he worked for the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and a large publicly traded company. 

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Escrow Association of Washington – President (2005-06)
Veterans of Foreign Wars
United Way
American Legion
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce
AmVets

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Joint Legislative Audit and Review - Chair
Financial Institutions and Insurance - Vice Chair
Audit Review and Oversight
Health Care and Wellness
Judiciary
Rules

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES:
1. Promote greater accountability with our tax dollars and a sustainable budget without new taxes.
2. Foster a strong business environment to increase the quality and quantity of jobs in our communities.
3. Build a public education system in Washington that is second to none in the world.
4. Increase access to and the affordability of our health care system.
5. Protect our families, promote safe, strong communities and help our veterans.