Kelly Headden

Executive Vice President & COO

AIA, NCARB

Kelly has been at BarberMcMurry more than 30 years. His experience includes everything from small projects to master plans, and some of the largest, most complex, and highly-detailed projects in the region. He has always been a perfectionist. There's a persistent rumor that Kelly had two coloring books as a child — one for him and one for friends — to avoid arguments with those who had a “freestyle” approach with Crayolas. Kelly and his wife, Dana, recently renovated a 1930s home close to downtown, and have two great sons, Garrett and Elliott. Kelly enjoys art, woodworking, fly fishing, and golf. He treasures time outdoors, especially moments colored by firelight with friends, a good cigar, a beverage, and good stories.

Accomplishments

• Bachelor of Architecture with Honors, University of Tennessee + Chancellor's Citation Recipient
• Harvard Graduate School of Law - Negotiation Program
• Licensed in TN, GA
• Leadership Sevier 2016
• Leadership Knoxville 2005
• University of Tennessee College of Architecture + Design Advisory Board
• Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Board of Directors
• SmartBank Knoxville, Board of Directors
• Knoxville Museum of Art, Board of Directors
• University of Tennessee Alumni Service Award, 2019
• University of Tennessee Chancellor's Associate, 2002
• Society for College and University Planning