Sunday, March 25, 2007

ELLIE KAY

E xcellence pursuing to the very end!
L ive, love, learn,
L eave a legacy!
I nspiring others to more than they can be!
E mpower, unleash their potential!

K ingdom of God seek firt always!
A s His light, salt -
Y es, Christ in life reflecting!

"Seek Ye First"
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Ellie Kay--A Biography

Family

Despite a demanding schedule, Ellie maintains her family as highest priority. She is married to Bob Kay, a former F-117 Stealth fighter pilot and current test pilot for a military contractor. The Kays have a plethora of children including five children at home: Daniel, Philip, Bethany, Jonathan, and Joshua. Melissa (Kay) married Moran Rosenblit, adding to the family. For more information on their ministry, go to www.hope4israel.org . Missy and Moran also added to the Kay family with Oriah, the cutest baby boy born in this millennium.




Education and Awards
Ellie’s book, Heroes at Home, was a finalist in the 2003 Gold Medallion Awards.
Ellie is a graduate of Colorado Christian University with a B.S. degree in the Management of Human Resources.
Heroes at Home audiobook selected as Audiofile’s Book of the Year.
She was one of a handful of Air Force Spouses who graduated from the “Master Trainer” program with Army Family Team Building training.
She received the Army’s highest civilian medal, the Dr. Mary E. Walker Award for outstanding dedication to improving the quality of life for soldiers and their families..
She is also the recipient of the Commander’s Award for Public Service, USA, for “selfless service and dedication in keeping with the finest traditions of the 10th Mountain Division.”
With over 10,000 volunteer hours to her credit, she is the recipient of dozens of local volunteer awards.

Adventures, Unlimited

Ellie doesn’t only work hard, she loves to play hard as well and is always up for an adventure. Here are some of the activities she’s enjoyed in the past few years:
Skydiving (see photo)
Mechanical Bull Riding
Parasailing
Bungee Jumping
Aqua Boat Racing
Jungle Canopy Adventures (sailing on a zip line 100 feet above the jungle floor on a 600 foot line)
Scuba Explorations of Shipwrecks
Los Angeles Marathon
Mothering Five “Type A” children!


Friends

The three greatest pleasures in life, according to Ellie, are chocolate, coffee & good friends! Check out some of Ellie’s professional friends here.

Calendar

Check out Ellie’s upcoming schedule, complete with book releases, magazine columns, radio and tv appearances.

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