Shortly after graduating with a B.S. Degree in International Finance from the University of Bridgeport in 1987, Kelly Moran joined the Moran Companies, working in both the Steamship Agency and Customs Brokerage/Freight Forwarding operations in Connecticut. In 1993, Kelly was appointed as Operations Manager of the Portland, ME office where she served until 2002 when she moved to Florida to lead Moran's expansion into the South Atlantic. As a result of her esteemed career achievements, Kelly has since been promoted to Vice President and General Manager for the ports of the southeastern United States.

For over 20 years, Kelly's consistent commitment to the job and to the maritime industry as a whole has been exceptional. A hands-on manager who has conducted over 1000 ship boarding, she is committed to excellence in the field. This commitment was underscored when Kelly was awarded the United States Coast Guard Certificate of Merit for her work with the M/T Julie N oil spill in Portland, Maine in September 1996.

Kelly's work and affiliations with maritime organizations is also noteworthy. In the area of marine safety, she served as the Agent Representative of the Port Safety Forum and was an elected representative of the Portland, ME local Spill Management Team. In addition, a long time member of the Portland Propeller Club, Kelly was elected to its Board of Governors. She has also received praise for her leadership role in the "Clean Casco Bay Co-Op". After her recent promotion, Kelly became a member of the Port Everglades Association and also appointed to the Board of Governors for the Port Everglades Propeller Club.