I have lived in Maui for 17 years and I can't imagine living anywhere else. I love
Maui and enjoy sharing it with others. I grew up in Minnesota and upon
graduating, I went off into the US Air Force for 5 years as an Avionics Technician.
My last station was Andersen AF Base, Guam and this is where I fell in love with
the slower pace of island life.
Here in Maui, I worked at both the Hyatt and the Marriott and enjoyed success at
both hotels. The six years combined gave me the basic knowledge need to start
my own company that I have been doing for 11 years now. I live in West Maui with
my three children, Jake, Maya and Aaliyah. And Lopaka, who is like my oldest
child, is a young man I have been mentoring since 1993.
As a family, we are very active at Kumulani Chapel in Kapalua. Jake and Maya
enjoy acting and singing in the holiday plays and summer camp. I lead the sign
language worship team and volunteer as a Sunday School teacher.
Habitat for Humanity here on Maui is a way I enjoy giving back to the community.
They are building houses in Kula on the Hawaiian Homelands. I have initiated a
project where we gather gently used or refurbished furniture and appliances to
donate to these families. Donations are also collected so we may purchase
bedroom, kitchen and bathroom items. So far we have donated to six families and
there are more homes being built in 2007.
People often ask me what I do in my free time? My first answer is what free time?
But I always make time to play. In the past two years we have traveled to
Disneyland, Disney World, Big Island and Disneyland. What can I say, my kids are
at that perfect Disney age. We enjoy playing at the pool and beach. I like to fish
and snorkel and try to get Jake to come along with me. I attempt to go to one or
two activities per month so I can stay current and offer the best tips. And I love to
eat, but not to cook.
In the many experiences that led me to have my own business, two are basic facts
that I live every day.
~ Profits are to be small gain for the long term, not big gain for short term. I plan to
be here in Maui for the rest of my life. I plan to be here in Maui, for your return
trip. I am not here to make a quick buck and leave.
~ Many businesses will offer the same things I do, activities, travel, and general
Maui information. But it is the person performing these tasks that will make the
difference. Make it personal, keep it respectful, treat others how I hope to be
treated in turn.
I look forward to meeting you here in Maui, to planning the perfect vacation, and to
seeing you again in the future.
Best Wishes and Aloha,
About Maui Kay
