Jonathan M. Kayes
March 2, 1957 ~ August 5, 2010
Jonathan M. Kayes, 53, of Vienna, VA , passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2010. He was born in St. Louis on March 2, 1957.
Jonathan was a leader, learner, patriot, scholar, teacher, husband, father and lover of the Chinese language and cuisine. He studied at Columbia University, Middlebury and in Taiwan. His career included 27 years of service to the country in the Central Intelligence Agency, leadership in the world of organizational learning and a very short stint as a banker. In the last decade, Jonathan focused on his passion for learning, including serving as the first Chief Learning Officer of the CIA and later the Chief Learning Officer of the Learning CONSORTIUM.
A gifted linguist and manager, Jonathan spent a distinguished career with the Operations Directorate at the CIA, for which he was honored with the Intelligence Commendation Medal, the Donovan Award and the forthcoming Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Jonathan was an inspirational leader, teacher and mentor to colleagues throughout the world.
Jonathan’s long walks with the family dogs were the highlight of his weekend mornings. His ipod contains the music of his heart and soul. Jonathan was a relentless reader and a true example of a lifetime learner.
Jonathan’s family includes his beloved wife of 24 years, Karen; daughters Lauren and Alison; mother Barry Kayes; father the late Jack Kayes; brothers Matthew Kayes and Ethan Kayes; and nephews and nieces.
The family requests that those wishing to honor Jonathan make a memorial contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22303.
An online memory book for Jonathan is located at www.masie.com/jonathan
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Jonathan was a leader, learner, patriot, scholar, teacher, husband, father and lover of the Chinese language and cuisine. He studied at Columbia University, Middlebury and in Taiwan. His career included 27 years of service to the country in the Central Intelligence Agency, leadership in the world of organizational learning and a very short stint as a banker. In the last decade, Jonathan focused on his passion for learning, including serving as the first Chief Learning Officer of the CIA and later the Chief Learning Officer of the Learning CONSORTIUM.
A gifted linguist and manager, Jonathan spent a distinguished career with the Operations Directorate at the CIA, for which he was honored with the Intelligence Commendation Medal, the Donovan Award and the forthcoming Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Jonathan was an inspirational leader, teacher and mentor to colleagues throughout the world.
Jonathan’s long walks with the family dogs were the highlight of his weekend mornings. His ipod contains the music of his heart and soul. Jonathan was a relentless reader and a true example of a lifetime learner.
Jonathan’s family includes his beloved wife of 24 years, Karen; daughters Lauren and Alison; mother Barry Kayes; father the late Jack Kayes; brothers Matthew Kayes and Ethan Kayes; and nephews and nieces.
The family requests that those wishing to honor Jonathan make a memorial contribution to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5845 Richmond Highway, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22303.
An online memory book for Jonathan is located at www.masie.com/jonathan
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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It was with deep regret I learned of Jonathan’s passing. I always enjoyed the fun and challenge in my encounters with him, both as a colleague and a long-time neighbor in Reston. He loved challenging the “norm” but always did so with a positive alternative. My heart goes out to all of the family. Patti Weber
I will remember Jonathan as a brave, intelligent, honest and kind man. There are never enough of those. He will be missed.
We were saddened to learn of Jonathon’s passing. We will always remember him as a kind, courageous, and warm person. He always had a smile or a kind thought for you even on some of his toughest days. Our thoughts go out especially to Karen, the girls, and the rest of his family at this time. Fondly,
Dear Karen, Lauren and Alison, I have just returned from many months overseas and was so saddened to learn of Jonathan’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you. He was a remarkable man and friend and all those he touched will miss him always. Sincerely, Mike Hurley