Michael Z. Kay
Undergrad college/major: Hotel Administration.
Career/occupation: Hospitality Management: Last Position: President/CEO LSG/Sky Chefs.
Important affiliations: Board Chair, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta; Board Member, Emory Center for Ethics; Board Member-United Way of Greater Atlanta; Vice Chair, Points of Light Institute; Board Member, YearUp Atlanta; Member, Cornell University Council.
Marital status: Married.
Spouse: Ann C. Kay.
Children: Alison Doerfler, Jonathan Kay, Jennifer Gilbert and Todd Lubin.
Grandchildren: Harrison Doerfler, Jordan Doerfler, Hayden Kay, Phoebe Kay, Mason Gilbert and Max Gilbert.
Outstanding Cornell memory: Snowy mornings on Libe Slope.
How has your life differed from what you expected? My ambitions and expectations were pretty clear and I have achieved most of them.
Cornell activities/positions post-grad: Member, Cornell University Council; Board Member, Hotel School Dean’s Advisory Council.
Personal reflections: As a third generation Cornellian, my expectations of a Cornell education and my goals were clear from the start. Cornell has helped me set the bar high and achieve most of what I set out to do. I have continued to be actively involved in the University as a way of giving these benefits forward.