Candidate questionnaire: Kim Kelley

NAME: Kim Kelley

AGE: 47

PLACE OF BIRTH: Cape Girardeau County

SPOUSE, CHILDREN'S NAMES:

Married to Terrence for 27 years. Son, Quentin and his wife Ashley, their son (my grandson) Liam Claude, and Daughter Lindsay Jo. And Richard "Dicky" Johnson, who we have cared for since 1999.

OCCUPATION:

RN - Perioperative Resource & Technology Coordinator

EDUCATION:

Graduate of University High School and Southeast Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences

EMPLOYER: Southeast Health

BUSINESSES OWNED, ALL OR PART: Nip Kelley Construction

PUBLIC OFFICES HELD OR SOUGHT; GIVE DATES:

Nell Holcomb School Board Member 1999 - 2005

Seeking office of Cape County Public Administrator 2012

WEBSITE: Kimkelley2012.com

WHAT MAKES YOU THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THIS OFFICE?

My dual background in both business and nursing make me the best candidate. After having worked in the business industry 26 years (11 in Banking, and then in family business), I understand the importance of excellent record keeping and following a conservative budget. Coupled with my experience taking care of others in both my personal life as well as nursing, I am more than capable of making informed decisions on behalf of others.

WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THIS SEAT IN SUCH A CROWDED FIELD?

As I read in the paper that Phyllis Schwab was retiring, I told my husband, "This is me, this is what I do, I CAN do this, I WANT to do this". This job encompasses all of what I have done, from record keeping, running businesses, dealing with the public, to caring for others as a nurse, mother, grandmother, and guardian. Caring for others, being their advocate, and doing what's right, it's my passion.

CLOSING REMARKS:

I am going into this position with eyes wide open. This job is not your typical Monday-Friday 8-5 position, it will be 24/7, which I have 15+ years experience working round the clock as we operated a 24/7 transportation & trucking company. Putting these men & women first and making informed decisions on their behalf will be primary. I put my heart and soul into everything I do, and this job will be no exception.