June 18, 2021

Kelly Waters has been a family-owned business since 1963. Founded by John Waters and his wife, Frances Kelly, the company is now owned by their sons, Ed and Jack. From the day it was founded, the company has been built on a single guiding principle: Earn the trust of your customers by always telling the truth. “Our father knew that trust had to be earned and then maintained,” says Ed Waters, owner and partner of Kelly Waters. “It’s hard work but it’s the only way we know how to run our business.” What motivated Kelly Waters to join the American