Dave Kelley is the founder and principal of Zefyr LLC, a consultancy focused on optimizing partnerships between brands, factories, and material suppliers in the sports product space. A former 23-year Nike employee, Kelley worked at senior levels across materials management, manufacturing, supply chain, and innovation, including stints in both Vietnam and Europe. He is a facilitator, collaborator, mentor, and coach with a proven history of driving change and improvement.

Kelley has a BA in international affairs from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and a master's degree in international relations from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.