Kirk was born in Newport, Ohio and raised in Marietta, graduating from Marietta High School. He went on to graduate from Marshall University where he obtained a degree in Business. Right out of college, Kirk went to work for Westfield Insurance Company in 1979 where he serviced different agencies through both Ohio and West Virginia. In October of 1986, Kirk joined his father, Darrel, in the family business where together, they continued to grow the agency into a Mid-Ohio Valley small business staple.
Kirk spends majority of his time outdoors hunting, fishing and skiing and doting on his favorite children, Major the White Golden Retriever and Leesie the Doberman, whom you can find hanging out in the office from time to time. Kirk and Anna are celebrating 35 years of marriage.