Background
Beirne, Kenneth Joseph was born on November 3, 1946 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Rita Aloysia (O'Neill) Beirne.
Beirne, Kenneth Joseph was born on November 3, 1946 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Francis Joseph and Rita Aloysia (O'Neill) Beirne.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Notre Dame, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate school and University Center, California, 1973.
Assistant professor political science, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1971-1973; director continuing education, Northern Kentucky U., Highland Heights, 1974-1977; assistant professor political science, Northern Kentucky U., 1973-1981; executive director, Republican Party of Kentucky, Frankfort, 1981; senior advisor to deputy undersecretary, Housing and Urban Development, Washington, 1981-1984; general deputy assistant secretary for policy development and research, Housing and Urban Development, 1984-1988; assistant secretary for policy development and research, Housing and Urban Development, 1988-1989; vice president for government relations, National Association of Realtors, Washington, since 1989. Political campaign consultant, Kentucky, 1979-1982.
Republican of Lakeside Park, Kentucky to Kenton County Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission, 1976-1968. Member Governor's Communications on Parent Education, Frankfort, 1975. Chairman Kenton County Republican Party, 1978-1980, member committee, 1976-1978.
Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Carole Jean Bohling, December 30, 1967 (divorced 1979). Children– Jeanne Ann, Peter Christopher, David Eric. Married Susan Jane Court, November 22, 1980.
Children– David Henry Defalaise, Mary Albertine Defalaise.