Jesse Kellner Directory Page

Jesse Kellner brings a unique breadth and depth of experience to his role as Lecturer at Maryland Smith. Jesse typically teaches a single section of BMGT364, Managing People and Organizations, each fall and spring.

He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft cloud integration partner, Cloudforce. While serving both its illustrious team of cloud ninjas and valued client portfolio, he leverages over 25 years of professional experience in leadership, program management, and business development.

Jesse received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Washington Bible College before serving in vocational ministry at both established and emerging communities of faith. He later transitioned into the sales and business development space, culminating in over 10 years as a commercial real estate broker in the Annapolis, MD market. As he began to explore the next chapter of his career, Jesse turned to the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business where he earned a Master of Business Administration degree in 2016. Jesse’s next career move would be a serendipitous combination of his passion for networking with his unbridled enthusiasm to promote Smith students when he became Smith’s Assistant Director, Employer and Business Development. It was in this role serving as a natural evangelist for Smith students that Jesse first crossed paths with his soon-to-be colleagues of Cloudforce—who were then actively recruiting some of Smith’s top talent!

As Cloudforce COO, Jesse spends his time (wait for it...) "Managing People and Organizations," deploying tech ninjas to delight customers and harness the Microsoft cloud. Jesse is convinced that happy technologists deliver top technical solutions leading to delighted customers, a formula to which he remains committed as Cloudforce grows and scales.

Outside of work and teaching, Jesse, his beloved wife, and two children have transformed their little log cabin into a forever home on nearly 50 acres just south of Annapolis. Whether hosting family or friends, clients or teammates, their goal is to create a joyous family homestead and hospitality hub. Jesse is an avid sports enthusiast, both participating in local leagues and stubbornly supporting his Washington Commanders, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, and D.C. United.