Background
Kirk, Donald John Van was born on January 6, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Kenneth John and Helen Van Kirk.
forensic specialist consultant writer engineering executive
Kirk, Donald John Van was born on January 6, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Kenneth John and Helen Van Kirk.
AS, Henry Ford Community College, 1961. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Wayne State University, 1964. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, Wayne State University, 1969.
Master of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1975.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Wayne State University, 1964, Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, 1969. Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan, 1975. television technician Station WXYZ-television, Detroit, 1959-1960, WTVS-television, Detroit, 1960-1964.
Product design engineer Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1964-1966, research engineer, 1969-1973, senior design engineer, 1973-1984.
President Doctorate.J. Van Kirk P.E. & Associations, Incorporated., since 1985. Instructor Henry Ford Community College and Ford continuing education programs.
Management consultant Chairman building and plans committee Dearborn Hills Home Owners Association, 1973-1975. Volunteer Consumer Product Safety Committee, Washington, 1977.
Chairman Consumer Affairs Committee, Dearborn, 1977-1979.
Volunteer traffic safety committee Dearborn Police Department, 1979.
Volunteer Consumer Product Safety Committee, Washington, 1977. Chairman Consumer Affairs Committee, Dearborn, 1977—1979. Volunteer traffic safety committee Dearborn Police Department, 1979.
Certified advanced master gardener Michigan State University Extension Service. Reader for the blind D.R.I.S Radio, Detroit. Chairman building and plans committee Dearborn Hills Home Owners Association, 1973—1975.
Fellow: American Academy Forensic Sciences. Member: American Society for Testing and Materials, Michigan Society Professional Engineers (past president), Oakland County Traffic Safety Association, Society Automotive Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, American College Forensic Examiners (diplomate), American Board Forensic Examiners, Toastmasters International (president Masters of the Goose and Gridiron Club), Dearborn Exchange Club (Outstanding Service award 1974, Man of the Year award 1975), Scottish Rite, Shriners, Masons (grand master 1996-1997, 33 degree).
Married Wyva A. Moore, April 28, 1956. 1 child Cheryl Ann; married David W. Cyrus.