Background
Kirk, Craig William Van was born on August 4, 1945 in Downey, California, United States.
Kirk, Craig William Van was born on August 4, 1945 in Downey, California, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1968. Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering, University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Engineering, Colorado School Mines, Golden, 1972.
Production, reservoir engineer Humble Oil Corporation, Exxon, Long Beach, California, 1967—1969. Reservoir engineer Shell Oil Corporation, Denver, 1969—1974. Manager reservoir studies Science Software Corporation, 1974—1978.
Professor petroleum engineering Colorado School Mines, Golden, since 1978, special advisor to president. Consultant, advisor private practice, Parker, Colorado, since 1978. Research and graduate student supporter Department Energy Education, Government National Oil Corporation and International Oil Corporation, since 1978.
Training native American Colorado School Mines, Golden, since 1974. Volunteer teacher, mentor High School and Indian Reservations, since 1974. Member of National Association Professional Engineers, Society Petroleum Engineers (member directors 1991-1993, named Distinguished Member 1997, Rocky Mountain Service award 1998), Tau Beta Pi.
Married Denice Diane Bryant, January 29, 1967. Children: Samuel David, Connie Diane Campbell.