Mike graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1970 and immediately began working for his father’s business, Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc., which was established in 1953. Mike quickly excelled in the automotive industry, earning accolades on the local and national level for his job performance. He received the Cadillac Crest Club of Outstanding Sales Performance Award and the Chevrolet Motor Division Customer Satisfaction Leader Award. Also, he served on the Chevrolet Dealers Advertising Association of Pittsburgh board and the Cadillac Consultants of Western Pennsylvania board.

Mike’s motivation to succeed continued when he purchased his father’s dealership and became the dealer owner of Kelly Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc. in 1995.With a great desire to expand his business in the late nineties, Mike acquired the Hyundai and KIA franchises. Along with being fortunate enough to sustain and expand his business in difficult economic times, Mike continues to serve on various auto industry boards. Presently, he serves as Chairman of the Hyundai Eastern Region Dealer Council, Vice Chairman of the Hyundai National Dealer Council, and Secretary and Treasurer of the Hyundai Hope on Wheels.