Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Texas

Kirk specializes in transportation engineering and roadway operations, including:

• Traffic engineering

• Transportation operations

• Roadway design and safety

• Traffic control devices

• Traffic signal systems

• Intersection and interchange design

• Transportation equipment evaluation

• Highway standards and compliance

• Transportation research

• Traffic engineering policies and procedures

His experience includes extensive application of:

• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) standards and procedures

• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines

• Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD)

• National Electrical Code (NEC)

• Various transportation engineering manuals, specifications, and industry standards

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

Kirk served for 13 years with the Texas Department of Transportation as Director of Transportation Operations for the Bryan District.

In this role, he managed technical and design personnel and oversaw transportation engineering activities throughout the district’s ten-county region. His responsibilities included transportation planning, traffic operations, roadway safety, engineering review, and implementation of transportation projects.

This leadership experience provided Kirk with an in-depth understanding of transportation systems, roadway operations, and the practical application of state and federal transportation standards.

Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)

Prior to his leadership role at TxDOT, Kirk spent 12 years as a Research Engineer with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

During this time, he led and contributed to transportation research projects for:

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

• Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

His research focused on improving transportation systems, roadway operations, and traffic engineering practices. Throughout his career, Kirk has authored and co-authored numerous technical publications and presentations related to transportation engineering and traffic operations.

Kirk's private-sector experience includes serving as a Sales Engineer with Tiger Traffic and previously with Iteris, Inc.

As Texas Regional Sales Manager for Iteris, he worked directly with transportation agencies, municipalities, and contractors to evaluate, recommend, and implement transportation technologies and equipment. His responsibilities included:

• Transportation equipment evaluation and procurement

• Traffic signal system support

• Technical field consultations

• Transportation infrastructure assessments

• Intersection and interchange engineering support

• Design plan review and recommendations

This experience provided Kirk with firsthand knowledge of transportation technologies and the practical challenges faced by public agencies and contractors responsible for maintaining safe and efficient transportation systems.

Outside of engineering, Kirk enjoys automotive restoration and hunting. His passion for mechanical systems and hands-on problem solving reflects the same practical mindset and attention to detail that have defined his engineering career.