Tom Kelso

St. Joseph, MO

Age: 68 Birthday: February 22

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Tom Kelso left a comment for Amy Pacanowski

"Happy Birthday Amy, and Go bless you!!!!"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Lynne (Popish) Brown

"Happy birthday Lynne, and God bless you!"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Susan Propst

"Happy Birthday, and God Bless!!!"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Ted Ferrell

"Happy Happy birthday from all of me to you,Happy Happy birthday, may all your prayers come true.May you have happy birthdays aaaalllll Yourrrrrr Whoooole life through.Happy Happy birthday, It’s God in Christ in you!MMMMMMM Smack!"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Vernon Leroy Nicholas

"Hey Vernon!

God bless you and Happy birthday, I hope you are having a great day. If not, it's not too late to start right now!
Agape'
Tom"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Judith Bloomfield

"Happy birthday elder-Corps-of -mine. God bless you and have a great day!
Tom K."

Tom Kelso left a comment for Lori Rathjen

"Congratulations!! That is great news. I am happy for you both. Are you able to get a transfer with FedEx?"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Sarah Wilkinson

"Sarah:
I sent you a happy birthday greating. Really I did. I don't know what happened to it. But anyway, I am sending you another one now. I hope you had a great birthday. God Bless you!
Tom"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Mark Sirota

"Mark:
Have a very happy birthday, and many more to come! God bless you to the max bro. "

Tom Kelso left a comment for Victor Paul Wierwille

"Happy birthday Victor, and God bless you to the Max, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord! Hope you had a great day."

Tom Kelso left a comment for Patrick Morgan Coad

"Patrick! Glad to see you. Make sure you check out the 14th Corps page. There are some pictures of you on there as I recall. Could you send me a message, or an e-mail as to how I could contact your brother Michael? I have always wondered what…"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Judy (Van Steenkiste) Reber

"Happy Birthday Judy. Stay warm down there in AZ. I will be thinking about you when I'm up here scooping snow. Well, I may be thinking a few other things, but, that dosn't mean I still wouldn't want to swap houses this winter! Have a great day and…"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Kevin Josephson

"Happy Birthday Kevin. Have a great day and God bless you to the max!"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Dave Tench

"Hi Dave,

Welcome to the site. Glad you found it. Don't forget to check out the 14th Way Corps page. God bless and Enjoy!"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Leslie Ann (Hall) Taylor

"Leslie:

God bless you! I hope your birthday has been a joyous one. Have a great evening, and a wonderful year ahead.
Agape'
Tom Kelso"

Tom Kelso left a comment for Tommy Gremillion

"Tommy:
God Bless you. And, have a great birthday!
Tom"

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Gender

Male

Location

St. Joseph, MO

Birthday:

February 22

Age:

Way Corp group(s) I was in

14th Way Corps

Where I live

St. Joseph, MO

Married or Single

Single

About Me

Let’s see, after I graduated from the 14th Way Corps in 1986, I went back to finish my masters at Texas A&M, and stayed to run a “Twig area.” At the end of three years, everyone between me and the Board of Trustees (My Territory Coordinator, the Limb Coordinator, and the Region Coordinator) had all left. I was sending my blue forms directly to Howard Allen. At that point, I left also. I got on a plane for Gartmore Scotland and married a Graduate of the E-5 Corps- Dagmar Reichelt. We lived in Germany for the first 3 years of our marriage. Rev. Chris Geer suggested it would be better for a newly wed couple to be in Europe at that time because the Ministry was not in such disarray there as it was here. I am sure that he was right. We stayed there through the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the ensuing U.S. Military Draw-down, then Moved back to the States. We had two beautiful Girls. Becca ,18, was born in Frankfurt Germany. (She is named after the 10th Corps Girl who witnessed to me.) Stephanie,14, was born in Missouri. (She was named after my Corps sister- Stephanie [Sarro] Barnard.) Dagmar and I Divorced in 2000, and I am currently helping my Corps Brother, Rev. Kenny Hagar run a CFF Ministry fellowship north of Kansas City, MO.

Employment or Career

Professional Background: Tom Kelso is the business development specialist for the University of Missouri's Northwest Region, headquartered in Holt County, Missouri. Mr. Kelso received a bachelors of science degree from Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO, with a triple major in Political Science, History and Sociology. He later received a bachelors in theology from the Way College of Biblical Research, in Rome City, IN, and a Masters in Public Administration from Texas A&M University, in College Station, TX. After graduate school, Mr. Kelso became a civilian employee of the 3rd Armor Division, during Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Provide Comfort. Mr. Kelso’s responsibility during this time was to facilitate the transport of mail to, and from Southwest Asia, through the rear detachment office in Frankfurt, Germany. While in Frankfurt, Germany, Mr. Kelso was an instructor at the City College of Chicago, Teaching Sociology 101, and Texas Central Community College, teaching Political Science. Upon returning to the States, Mr. Kelso worked for a year as a caseworker for Community Living Opportunities, in Overland Park, KS. From 1994 to 1996, he worked as the assistant city administrator/ economic development coordinator for the City of Albany, MO. Then, from 1996 to 2003, he was the community and economic development coordinator for Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association (IECA), Licking, MO. During his time at IECA, he was responsible for writing the proposal resulting in the location of the South Central Correctional Center, in Licking MO, and Ameriduct (a plastic pipe manufacturer) in the Dunn Industrial Park, Twin Cities, MO. These are now the two largest users of electricity on the IECA system- requiring a total of 2.5 megawatts. It was also while at IECA, Mr. Kelso completed his training at the Economic Development Institute, at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK. From 2003 to Feb. of 2007, Mr. Kelso worked as a workforce development specialist for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, in Kansas City and St. Joseph, MO., teaching classes in job seeking, and keeping skills, and managing an office of 10 employees. It was at this time Mr. Kelso became a Certified Workforce Development Professional.

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tommylk1956@yahoo.com

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Mark Sirota January 13, 2008 at 5:40am

Hi Tom,
Nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. I am in the process of posting many photos of all of us together. I hope they bring back many fond memories for you. God bless!
Xristin Maestri January 11, 2008 at 2:12pm

Hi Tom,
How wonderful to catch up on your life over these 20+ years! That in and of itself is so hard to believe! It sounds as though you have been more than a little busy with many rich life experiences...a broad base and deep roots. I'm delighted to have heard from you! All God's best to you, Tom, and a joyful new year!

Xristin
Debra Kline January 8, 2008 at 1:44am

Thanks for comment on the photos. I like the way you write; it gives a good mental image in a light way.
In the early 80's I lived in Sedalia, Missouri.
I was sorta shy back then, I don't recall a lot of time together in residence but your name is very familiar.
It seems like lifetimes ago. I remember do Stefanie Sarro well...
Stay warm out there Tom,
Debra
Debra Kline January 7, 2008 at 12:56pm

Hi Tom - I love friends and never delete one - just didn't know you were one :) it's been a lonng time! - so you actually were not deleted, not by me. But regardless, let's start again - HOW ARE YOU? What and exciting bio you have there. Nice to see you!! Write back! Debra
Kenton Higgins January 7, 2008 at 5:17am

Thanks for the compliment. Where are you working? Did you get the planning job? Please give Kenny H. my kindest regards. I have an enormous amount of respect for him. I also have a large amount of love for Dave and Sue.
Kenton
Tommy Gremillion January 1, 2008 at 4:39am

Janis Lang would like you to contact her at doulee888@yahoo.com
Ric Cox December 23, 2007 at 12:18am

Great to see you in here. In my case, it's always good to recognize names and faces. :)) What a life we lead. When I graduated, I went to New Orleans...It was the first to collapse.
Becca Bankert Kellenberger December 22, 2007 at 6:17am

Hi Tom!!! Wow, what a wonderful surprise to see you here, to read your profile, and to learn of your family. I am truly humbled. To God be the glory, great things He has done! It sure sounds like you've lived quite an adventerous and fulfilling life. Bless you, Tom. So thankful for you!
Terri (Schock) Wilson December 20, 2007 at 7:51am

Hi Tom!!

We were in twig togeather in residence! I remember you so well, tell Kenny Hi for me, he was my LEAD partner!
I love you both!!!
Terri
Marsha Musselman December 19, 2007 at 5:45pm

Hi Tom,

Welcome, you're looking like yourself, lol. Since your helping Kenny out, then have you already been to a family reunion with CFF? (It's hard for me to keep up with all the 14th corps folks I get reacquainted with each year). If not, maybe we'll be seeing you one of these years. Tell Kenny that Mike and I said hi.

Bless,
Marsha