Ryan E. Kelley

Ryan E. Kelley is the District 4 Supervisor for Imperial County, California, representing the communities of Brawley, Bombay Beach, Calipatria, Desert Shores, Niland, Salton City, Salton Sea Beach, Vista Del Mar, and Westmorland. A lifelong third-generation Imperial Valley resident, he has served on the Board of Supervisors since 2013 and has chaired the Board multiple times, including in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

Supervisor Kelley is a leading voice on Salton Sea restoration and geothermal/lithium development. He served as Vice Chair of the California

Lithium Valley Commission (the Blue-Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction), appointed by the California Energy Commission to represent local government in the Salton Sea Known Geothermal Resource Area. He is a past president and current member of the Salton Sea Authority. He also serves on the newly created Salton Sea Conservancy. Earlier in his career he served as Imperial County Transportation Commissioner and Chair for 10 years.

Before joining the Board of Supervisors, Kelley served on the Brawley City Council (2007–2012), including a term as Mayor. His professional background includes service as a firefighter, paramedic, Imperial County EMS Administrator, fire science and EMS instructor at Imperial Valley College, and

roles in healthcare facilities management and logistics.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Long Beach, an Associate of Science from Miramar College, and a Paramedic Certificate from Imperial Valley College. Supervisor Kelley lives in Brawley with his wife, Robyn.

Selected Boards & Commissions

• Vice Chair, California Lithium Valley Commission (Blue-Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction)

• Past President & Current Member, Salton Sea Authority

• Member, Salton Sea Conservancy

• Former Member, Imperial County Local Health Authority

• Former Imperial County Transportation Commissioner & Chair

• Brawley City Council (2007–2012); Mayor (2010)