Kelly got her start in the real estate industry over 20 years ago, obtaining her real estate license in 2002 after acquiring her degree in business with a double emphasis in finance and real estate. She went on to receive her Broker license. Kelly worked in St. Louis specializing in commercial property management which entailed overseeing over 1,000,000 square feet of mixed use space. Furthermore, she proceeded to move to the Kansas City area managing a portfolio of office and retail properties. Currently, Kelly lives and works in Springfield, MO. She sits as a Broker at Entrust Property Sales and Development and Entrust Property Solutions as well as overseeing personal and family real estate portfolios.