Horizon Professional Services

Ryan Kelly, MS, is a Mississippi native and founder/CEO of Horizon Professional Services, LLC. He also is the owner of Kelly Properties and Kelly Science and Innovations. Kelly previously served as Chief Advancement Office for William Carey University and Director of External Relations for The University of Southern Mississippi College of Health. Kelly earned a bachelor's of science with honors from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2005 and a master's of science with honors from Mississippi College in 2007. He is a graduate of the Area Development Partnership's Leadership Pinebelt, received the Mississippi Top 50 under 40 award in 2016, and received the Mississippi's Top Entrepreneur award in 2019. In addition to professional activities, Kelly also serves as a deacon at Temple Baptist Church, member of The Gideon's International, board member for Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Association, president of the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg, board member for the National Rural Health Association, and many others. His areas of professional interest and expertise include healthcare, education, business, technology, economic development, and politics.