Kory Raymond Nakatsu (born May 31, 1966) is the patriarch of the Nakatsu Family. He is the husband of Kerry Nakatsu. He is the ex-husband of Kim Flanigan, with whom he has 2 children and 2 grandchildren, with 2 granddaughters on the way.
Engagement[]
On June 3, 2009, Kory got engaged to Kerry Sheppard in Arizona.
Marriage[]
On July 5, 1997, Kory married Kimberly Irene Flanigan in Arizona. In 2005, they divorced in Arizona.
On August 1, 2009, Kory married Kerry Anne Sheppard at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. They went to San Diego, California for their honeymoon.
Fatherhood[]
Kory was the step-father of Kim's 2 children, Jamie and Reed, during their marriage.
Kory has 2 children with Kim Flanigan.
Their first child, daughter Katelyn Koryn, was born on July 29, 1998. She is married to Jedidiah Duggar. Together, they have 2 children. Their first child, son Truett Oliver, was born on May 2, 2022. Their second child, daughter Nora Kate, was born on May 24, 2023. They are expecting their third and fourth children, daughters Baby Girl Nakatsu-Duggar 1 and Baby Girl Nakatsu-Duggar 2, due January 2025.
Their second child, daughter Lauren Elizabeth, was born on December 16, 2002.
Career[]
Global Account Manager[]
From August 1997 to July 2008, Kory worked as a Global Account Manager at Cisco for Intel Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona.
From August 2008 to October 2020, Kory worked as a Global Account Manager at Cisco for American Express in Phoenix, Arizona.
Pilot[]
On August 17, 2016, Kory received his Private Pilot's license.
In October 2018, Kory started flying as a Volunteer Pilot for Angel Flight West at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport in Phoenix, Arizona.