Background
Kirk, Chester Howard was born on February 15, 1917 in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Chester Howard and Blanche Kirk.
manufacturing company executive
Kirk, Chester Howard was born on February 15, 1917 in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Chester Howard and Blanche Kirk.
Bachelor of Science, University Rhode Island, 1940. Doctor Public Service (honorary), University Rhode Island. Doctor of Business Administration (honorary), Johnson and Wales University.
Chairman, chief Executive officer, founder, AMTROL Inc., West Warwick, Rhode Island, since 1946; chairman, founder, Edgehill Newport Inc., Newport, Rhode Island, since 1980. Member of staff Brown U. School Alcohol Studies.
Vice chairman National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence, New York City. Board directors National Conference of Christians and Jews (annual brotherhood award 1985). Member National Association Manufacturers (board directors), Rhode Island Partnership for Science and Technology, New York Yacht Club, University Club (Providence), Point Judith Country Club (Narragansett, Rhode Island).
Married Heidi Kunkemoller, August 16, 1968. Children: Cristina, Nicole.