James Robert Kirk

Background

Kirk, James Robert was born on October 30, 1941 in DuBois, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph James and Vinetta Helen (Fromm) Kirk.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Holy Cross College, 1964; Master of Science in Food Science, Michigan State University, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1971.

Career

Assistant professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1971-1974; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1974-1978; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1978; professor, department chairman food science and human nutrition, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1978-1983; corporation vice president R & D,, Campbell Soup Company, Camden, New Jersey, 1983-1991; corporation senior vice president R & D and quality assurance, Campbell Soup Company, Camden, New Jersey, since 1991; executive vice president, Campbell Institute Research and Technology, Camden, 1983-1988; president, Campbell Institute Research and Technology, Camden, since 1988; director, National Nutrition Consortium, 1979-1983. Chairman food nutrition conference Gordon Research Conference, 1982. Member food nutrition board National Academy Sciences, 1982-1987.

Achievements

• James Robert Kirk has been listed as a noteworthy executive, research by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute Food Technologists (Babcock Hart award 1983. Executive Committee 1983-1986). Member American Society Agricultural Engineers, Research and Development Association, American Chemical Society.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, photography, golf.

Connections

Married Elaine Gralton, Jan.5, 1963 (divorced July 1985). Children: Leanne, James Joseph, John Daniel. Married Paulette DeJong, September 15, 1985.

Father:

Joseph James Kirk

Mother:

Vinetta Helen (Fromm) Kirk

Spouse:

Paulette DeJong

Spouse:

Elaine Gralton

child:

Leanne Kirk

child:

James Joseph Kirk

child:

John Daniel Kirk