In November, the nomination committee selected Tim Kelley, from the Reading Rotary Club as the District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND). An email announcement went out to the entire District in November indicating his selection and asking for any challenges. No challenges were submitted by any club in our District by the December 31st deadline.Therefore, we are excited to announce Tim has been elected to be the DGND for District 7930 and will serve as our District Governor 2027-28!
Congratulations Tim!
Tim Kelley has been an active member of Reading Rotary in Reading, Massachusetts since 1994. He has served as Club President three times, multiple years as Secretary, Board Member and served on many fundraising and service project committees including Reading Rotary Auction, Reading Fall Street Faire, Snack Shack, Rotary Readers Literacy Project and the Circus Committee. Tim was raised in Reading and practices law there. He believes Rotary provides uplifting and exciting opportunities to contribute to the local community and beyond.
In addition to his Club involvement, Tim has served District 7930 as an Assistant Governor, member of the Public Image Committee, Editor of the weekly eBulletin and as Governor’s Aide in 2024-25 for DG Tom Hankard. Tim is currently serving as a Zone 32 Assistant Public Image Coordinator (ARPIC) and has been a Facilitator at NEPELS. Tim is particularly passionate about promoting Rotary’s Public Image.
Tim is an attorney with a general, civil law practice, offering comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. He earned his JD from Boston University School of Law after completing his undergraduate studies at the College of the Holy Cross. With over three decades of experience, Tim has built a reputation for delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions with a commitment to integrity, professionalism and personal attention.
Tim and wife Chris celebrated 35 years of marriage in 2024 and have three adult children, Betsy, Mary Kate and TJ. Tim and Chris are joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first grandchild, expected in April 2025. Rotary roots run in his family. His children have been involved in the Interact and RYLA programs. His Rotary sponsor was his mother-in-law, Laurie Cavagnaro, who was also a Past President of Reading Rotary. Chris is a Paul Harris Fellow. Tim’s family members are regular volunteers and participants at Rotary events.
Outside of Rotary and professional activities, Tim loves to cook for a big crowd, spend time with family especially at Hampton Beach and root for the Red Sox. He is a long serving member of the Reading Housing Authority, has served on Town Meeting, Austin Prep Alumni Association and coached youth baseball for many years.
Tim is humbled and excited to be selected to serve as District 7930 Governor for 2027-2028 and is especially looking forward to making new connections and friendships along the way.