Kelly Durham

Kelly Durham lives in Clemson and is married to the former Yvonne Spiva of Oakway. They are the parents of three adult daughters and one grandchild. Kelly is an alumnus of Daniel High School and Clemson University and earned a master’s degree from Arizona State University. An Army veteran, Kelly served in Germany before returning to Clemson and entering private business. He spent nearly 30 years with a Clemson-based Wendy’s franchisee. Kelly is a former chair of Clemson University’s Board of Visitors, the Rutland Institute for Ethics Advisory Board, and the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson. He is a member of Clemson’s First Baptist Church. Kelly is the author of eight novels and the co-author, with Kathryn Smith, of the Missy LeHand Mystery series.