District 6
- Lives in: Frenchport Community
- Occupation: Retired, former maintenance mechanic at Aerojet Rocketdyne
David Kelley is a native of Camden and a resident of the Frenchport Community. He graduated from Fairview High School in 1972 and attended SAU Tech. David worked for Elliott’s Sheet Metal for 30 years and retired from Aerojet Rocketdyne as a maintenance mechanic 3 after 14 years. David has achieved the status of Credentialed Cooperative Director and holds Board Leadership Certification through NRECA, served 21 years on the Ouachita Electric Board of Directors, and held previous positions of secretary and chairman.
David is a retired volunteer fireman with 30 years at the Frenchport VFD and is currently Board President. He also served on the Frenchport Water Association for 20 years as Chairman. A member of Cullendale First Baptist, where he has served as a deacon. David and his wife Etta, of 51 years, have 2 children, Stephen and Alicia, along with 7 grandchildren.