Phil Kirk

Phillip J. Kirk Jr. (born November 24, 1944) is a North Carolina political figure. He is a former chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education (1997–2003) and a former president of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce (then known as North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, or NCCBI).

Phil Kirk
Kirk c. 1971
Chairman of the North Carolina State Board of Education
In office
1997–2003
Succeeded byHoward Nathaniel Lee
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Human Resources
In office
1985–1987
GovernorJames G. Martin
Preceded byLucy H. Bode
Succeeded byPaul Kayye
In office
1976–1977
GovernorJames Holshouser
Preceded byDavid Flaherty
Succeeded bySarah T. Morrow

Kirk, a native of Rowan County, North Carolina and a graduate of Catawba College, worked as a newspaper reporter and taught English and journalism in public schools before entering politics. In 1970, he became the youngest person ever elected to the North Carolina Senate up to that time, representing Rowan County as a Republican.[1][2] He later served as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Jim Broyhill, and to North Carolina Governors Jim Holshouser and James G. Martin. He served twice as North Carolina Secretary of Human Resources. Kirk also served on the North Carolina Board of Community Colleges.

In 2006, upon leaving his position at NCCBI, Kirk became Vice President of External Relations at Catawba College, where he was formerly a member of the board of trustees.

In 2007, Kirk was elected chairman of the Public School Forum of North Carolina.[3]

References
  1. "North Carolina manual [serial]".
  2. Harold Warren, "His Campaign Ended When He Won", The Charlotte Observer (November 16, 1970), p. 5.
  3. Kirk to chair Public School Forum | newsobserver.com projects Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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