Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce

It is impossible to overstate Dick Kelly's contributions to the success of Palm Desert. Our fine city has benefited from a seemingly endless well of talented leadership, but Mr. Kelly's expertise in civic planning stands tall. The "gentleman in the green jacket" couples incisive thinking with a homespun ability to accurately and simply communicate complex issues, in order to get the right thing done. One recent example of his efforts is the newly completed "Henderson Community Building" which will cooperatively house The PD Chamber of Commerce while also providing much needed meeting space for numerous Palm Desert Organizations. This benchmark LEEDS certification, recognizing "green" environmental design and construction, is but a recent example of the leadership the voters of Palm Desert have come to expect from Dick Kelly.
Ray Rodriguez
Past Chairman of the Board
Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce
Palm Desert Restaurant owner (Casuelas Cafe and the Cork Tree)