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 Timothy O’Keeffe is the Vice President and General Manager of the G.L. Huyett.
O’Keeffe, a Nebraska native, holds his bachelor’s degree in economics, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Nebraska. Attracted to G.L. Huyett because of its growth potential and its participation in American industry, O’Keeffe and his wife, Carol O’Keeffe, purchased G.L. Huyett in November 1992. Prior to the purchase of G.L. Huyett, O’Keeffe began a business brokerage firm in Kansas City, where he was a charter member of the International Business Brokers Association. At that firm, O’Keeffe assisted in the development of the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) professional designation for that trade group. From 1985 to 1992, he sold 300 companies, the bulk of which he represented the sellers in the many transactions. Prior to his success as a CBI, O’Keeffe was employed with Procter and Gamble. With the acquisition of G.L. Huyett, O’Keeffe intended to get back to the tangible aspects of the business world. As Mr. O’Keeffe said, “The fastener industry is tangible. We sell stuff that you can touch and feel and we employ ‘real’ people that know machines and mechanical components. I take great pride in crawling under tractors with my kids at the county fair so I can point out the parts that we make.”
Timothy and Carol O’Keeffe and their five children make their home in Hastings, Nebraska, where G.L. Huyett has a satellite office.
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 James Kelly serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the G.L. Huyett.
Born in Massachusetts and raised in Southern California, Mr. Kelly has earned an MBA from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, a bachelor's degree Cum Laude in Total Quality Management (TQM) from Friends University in Wichita, KS, and an Associates degree Cum Laude in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Rancho Santiago College in Santa Ana, CA.
Mr. Kelly joined the Huyett team in 2002, bringing with him professional experiences from diverse fields. He brings a unique perspective to his position having had the opportunity early in his professional career to serve as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Nebraska as well as Kansas State University. In the early 90's he shifted his career focus and served as the Director of Operations for a mortgage banker in southern California. He later relocated to the Midwest and served as the District Sales Manager for the Mid-America Division of Coca-Cola Enterprises.
The convictions that have made him a successful manager are his faith in the goodness within people and his belief in hard work and accountability. He also derives professional fulfillment from watching others realize their personal and professional accomplishments and successes. What drives Mr. Kelly in his words is, “My greatest personal challenge is to do the best I can with the gifts I have been given.”
James and Ann Kelly and their three children make their home in Minneapolis, Kansas, where G.L. Huyett headquarters is located.
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