Kirk Lawrence

Senior Director, Government & Defense Sector, UNC Executive Development


Kirk is responsible for UNC Executive Development’s overall strategy for Government and Defense Programs, including focus areas of emerging needs for executive education in the government. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a retired United States Army Colonel with more than 30 years of service, and the recipient the Distinguished Service Medal, the Bronze Star, and Master Parachutist Badge.

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