JJ McKay

Who is JJ McKay?

JJ McKay is a society host, public speaker, business consultant, and fundraiser specialist.

JJ McKay was born in Kaneohe, Hawaii to a Marine Officer father and mother from an old small town southern family. Born roughly one year after the death of his infant sister, McKay's father was killed the day he was born in Vietnam. He was reared by his mother in her family’s hometown.

During college, McKay became involved in fundraising; helping the Pensacola Escambia Sports Organizing Committee host a three week long Sports festival modeled on the Olympics. From there he worked with U.S. Olympic wrestling, baseball, and volleyball teams along with the Soviet Wrestling and volleyball teams. After graduation, McKay worked in politics and public relations while becoming involved in local organizations.

McKay was on the organizing committee for the original traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall and chaired the Pensacola/Escambia Memorial Day committee, a major event in Pensacola, the home of Naval Aviation. In 1991 McKay moved to Panama City, Florida and continued to work and raise money for a wide variety of organizations.During his time in Florida, McKay was a television regular in cooking and interview segments.