Kells Phelan (left) assisting his father placing the flag at half mast on top of the San Francisco Ferry Building.
Kells Phelan is currently a senior at San Jose State University, where he is majoring in business with an emphasis in analytics. He graduated from Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep (SHCP) in San Francisco in 2018.
He has worked for his father as a steeplejack since 2012. His work can be seen at J.C. Phelan and Son. Together, they have worked on flagpoles, signage and other high structures. Learn more their work.
He graduated from St. Gabriel Elementary School as a member of the Class of 2014, and was awarded a four-year scholarship to SHCP. He was a member of the cross country and track teams.
In his spare time, Kells enjoys gaming.
Resume is available upon request.