Background
Kirk, Richard Lee Van was born on September 23, 1936 in Omaha. Son of Reo P. and Rose R. (Turco) Van Kirk.
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Produced by the advisors to the Nobel Peace Prize and the 1984 Olympics, this book offers practical event management and marketing advice flavoured with various anecdotes in one easy-to-read format. It explains precisely how to build image or company recognition by sponsoring diverse sizes and types of events ranging from entertainment to sports. It also covers every stage of marketing, logistics, finance, concessions and public relations.
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Kirk, Richard Lee Van was born on September 23, 1936 in Omaha. Son of Reo P. and Rose R. (Turco) Van Kirk.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, (Hinrichs Memorial award), California Institute Technology, 1958. Postgraduate Los Angeles State College, 1963-1964, Long Beach State College, 1960-1962. M.B.E., Claremont Graduate School, 1971.
Industrial engineer, production manager Procter & Gamble Company, Long Beach, California, 1958-1963. Associate director development California Institute Technology, 1963-1965. Production superintendent Riverside Cement Company (California), 1965-1967.
Consultant Arthur Young & Company, Los Angeles, 1967-1976, director management services, 1976-1978, West region director management services, 1978-1985, director Management Consultant
Group, West Region, 1985-1989, national director Manufacturing Consultant Group, 1985-1989; director Manufacturing and AerospaceConsulting, West Region, Ernst and Young, 1989-1994.
President, Chief Executive Officer Special Olympics Southern California, 1995. Technical advisor Governor"s Council on Physical Fitness, 1995.
Company-author: The Complete Guide to Special Event Management, 1992.
Trustee Woodbury University, 1979-1985, chairman, 1982-1984. Member Los AngelesCounty Citizens Productivity Advisory Committee, 1981-1985, vice chairman, 1982-1985. Vice president technical Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, 1984.
Registered profile engineer, California.
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Trustee Woodbury University, 1979-1985, chairman, 1982-1984. Member Los Angeles County Citizens Productivity Advisory Committee, 1981-1985, vice chairman, 1982-1985. Vice president technical Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, 1984.
Member Institute Management Consultant (certified), American Institute Industrial Engineers.
Married Janet Carol Labory, July 12, 1959. Children; Richard Lee, Karen Evelyn, Douglas Harley.