Background
Kirk, Mark Steven was born on September 15, 1959 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis Gabriel and Judith Ann (Brady) Kirk.
Kirk, Mark Steven was born on September 15, 1959 in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis Gabriel and Judith Ann (Brady) Kirk.
Bachelor in History, Cornell University, 1981. Master of Science, London School of Economics, 1982. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1992.
Parliamentary aide Julian Critchley, London, 1982-1983. Chief of staff to Republican John Porter United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1984-1990. Officer The World Bank, 1990.
Special assistant to assistant secretary for Inter-American affairs United States Department State, 1991-1993. Attorney Baker & McKenzie LLP, 1993-1995. Counsel United States House International Relations Committee, 1995-1999.
Member United States Congress from 10th Illinois District, 2001—2010. United States Senator from Illinois, since 2010. Member United States Senate Armed Services Committee, since 2010, United States Senate Appropriations Committee, Washington, since 2010, United States Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Washington, since 2010, United States Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs, Washington, since 2010, United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, Washington, since 2010.
Board directors Population Resource Center, Princeton, New Jersey.
Organizer Bush/Quayle Campaign, Northern Illinois, 1988, Dole for President, 1988, various states. Campaigner Porter for Congress, Northern Illinois, 1984-1990. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, since 1989.
Member Navy League, Naval Reserve Association, New Trier Republican Organization.
Married Kimberly Vertolli, 2001 (divorced June 8, 2009).