U.S. Navy service and VP-40
Kay’s Navy service included an assignment with the VP-40 Fighting Marlins and time at Naval Air Station Fallon. He credits his fellow sailors with shaping how he approaches teamwork, accountability, and leadership.
Military honors and recognition
Navy Good Conduct Award
In a photograph from his military service, Kay is shown in uniform holding his U.S. Navy Good Conduct Award certificate.
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Sailor of the Quarter and Humanitarian Service Medal
VP-40 recognized Kay as Sailor of the Quarter in 1999. He also received the Humanitarian Service Medal for his role in the response to the 1997 Truckee River flood.
Explore Kay’s military service and recognition in his executive portfolio
From Navy career counseling to recruiting
As an Associate Command Career Counselor, Kay helped sailors think through training opportunities and career decisions. He carries that approach into executive recruiting and talent acquisition by listening to candidates, explaining what a role requires, and following up on open questions.
Read Kay’s article on leadership, recruiting, and building stronger teams