Jewel Lee Kenley

Title: President/Owner
Company: Ed Kenley Ford
Location: West Point, UT

Educational Background

Brigham Young University
Weber State University

Weber State University Service & Honors

Former Board of Trustees Member, 2003-2007
National Advisory Council Member
Davis Advisory Board Member
Olene S. Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service Board Member
WSU Salutes Distinguished Service Award Recipient, 1994
WSU Salutes Lewis W. Shurtliff Award Recipient, 2016
Honorary Degree Recipient, 1998

Biography

Jewel Lee Kenley, a pillar of the Utah community, has distinguished herself as a compassionate business leader and dedicated philanthropist. Following the loss of her husband, Ed Kenley, in a 1993 auto accident, she demonstrated remarkable resilience in preserving and expanding the legacy of the Ed Kenley Ford dealership. Under her guidance, the dealership earned accolades such as the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award and a place in the Automobile Hall of Fame.

Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Kenley’s commitment to community service is evident in her extensive involvement on various boards, including those of Davis Hospital & Medical Center, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, and several at Weber State University. A memorial of Kenley’s commitment to her community is seen in the Edward A. Kenley Amphitheatre, built with donations from Jewel Lee, Layton City and the general public. Her dedication to education as well is exemplified by the establishment of scholarships at Weber State University in memory of her husband and daughter. Kenley’s legacy of compassion and generosity continues to enrich the lives of countless individuals, embodying the spirit of service and resilience.