2009 Parade Marshall

Embarq is pleased to announce ....

Larry D. Kay

Executive Director

State of Missouri Veterans Commission

Larry D. Kay joined the State of Missouri Veterans Commission as Deputy Director in September of 2006 and was promoted to Executive Director in August 2008. 

He was born in California, Missouri June 4, 1961 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Westminster College, a Master’s Degree in Health Services Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and a Master’s of Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College – Class of 2002.

 

In his civilian career, he has over 16 years of experience in hospital administration and healthcare management focusing on strategic planning, operational leadership, team building and communications.  He has specific backgrounds in acute care, long-term care and clinic leadership and operations.

 

As the Executive Director of the Missouri Veterans Commission, he is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Commission and its three core programs within delegated authority and policies.

 

In his military career, Kay is a Veteran of Desert Storm serving as the Executive Officer for the 1267^th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) 1990-1991.  The mission of his air ambulance company was aerial evacuation of wounded, transportation of critical medical supplies and aerial search and rescue in the combat zone.  He has served in Command positions thru Brigade and Task Force levels.

 

Kay recently served as Commander, Multinational Task Force East in Kosovo.  He was responsible for the deployment and performance of a Brigade-size Combat Team to include Active duty, National Guard and Reserve Airmen and Soldiers from seven states and six partner nations in support of NATO Peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.

 

He and his wife, Karen, reside in Boonville, Missouri, and have three children, James, Anna, and Grady.

 

Parade Rules & Entry Application

It's easy to have a float, band, groups or decorated vehicle in the parade. Find out all the information you'll need to participate and download the PDF application form. Hurry, the deadline is June 13th.

Parade Route

Plan out your best vantage point with a map of this year's route. The parade will convene at the city parking lots on Adams and East Miller East Miller. The route will encompass Monroe to High Street. West on High to Jefferson. South on Jefferson Street to East Miller and back to the staging area.