PERSONAL:
A fourth-generation Snohomish County resident, Kirk and his wife, Rachel, have five sons, Kirk, Jr. (wife Shianne), Carl (wife Julia), Shane, Sean and Mark, and two grandchildren.

EDUCATION:
Monroe High School, Monroe, Wash., graduated 1977
Wenatchee Valley College, 1977 - 1978
Central Washington University, 1981 - 1984

OCCUPATION:
Special Assistant to U.S. Congressman Jack Metcalf, 1995 - 2000

STATE GOVERNMENT:
State representative for the 39th District serving fourth term

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Everett Community College Foundation Board, past member
Monroe Planning Commission, served three years
Snohomish County Community Services Advisory Council, past member
Anacortes - Sidney Ferry Committee, past member
National Republican Conference Association, past district director/Western regional director
Monroe Lions Club
Monroe School Levy and Bond Committee, past member
Snohomish County Sheriff Citizen Advisory Board, served three years
Washington Correctional Industries Board, past member
Washington Sentencing Guidelines Commission, recently appointed