Kelly Templin is an Associate Professor of the Practice at the Bush School of Government & Public Service, bringing more than 35 years of experience in public management and municipal administration to his role. His professional focus includes advancing student success, strengthening institutional leadership, and developing practical policy solutions to address complex organizational and societal challenges.

Templin’s teaching interests encompass public policy, leadership development, budgeting, economic development, comprehensive planning, and organizational effectiveness. He has a particular interest in the ways institutions can cultivate systems that promote ethical leadership and enhance public trust.

Prior to joining the Bush School, Templin served as Executive Director of the Texas A&M University RELLIS Campus, a 3,200-acre research and training facility in Bryan, Texas. In this capacity, he oversaw the planning and development of more than $1.5 billion in research, academic, and workforce training facilities and supporting infrastructure. Templin also previously served as City Manager for the cities of College Station and Seabrook, Texas, and held positions with the cities of Auburn, Alabama, and Oxford, Ohio, as well as at Auburn University and Miami University.

Templin holds a Master of Urban Planning and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University.