Kirk Phillips served in the U.S. Air Force from 1987 to 2007. He earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force in 1990, a graduate degree from Webster University in 2001, and a Ph.D. from Harvard Business School in 2024. His career experience includes working as a teacher/business owner. Phillips has been affiliated with the RNC, the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education, and PADI.[1][2]
Kirk Phillips completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Phillips' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
Captain Kirk Phillips is a highly successful retired military officer and consulting firm/business owner and is currently a doctoral candidate at a private Catholic University researching the complex challenges facing the national education system, specifically AI. He brings in-depth knowledge, breadth of expertise, and unmatched experiences that are invaluable to understanding many complex global policy and legal issues at the federal, state, and local levels. As an award-winning innovation pioneer and visionary, he brings research, critical experience, and knowledge to significant challenges from multiple global perspectives and innovative solutions. With his military background, he provides valuable leadership skills, discipline, and dedication to public service, and with his Florida and Washington D.C.-based government and business background, he brings the political and business acumen and savvy necessary for Florida and
District 56’s transformational future success.
National security through strength; securing our boarder is our constitutional duty and highest priority according to our Constitution.
We MUST transform our insurance construct; we have become insurance poor in the state of Florida and we're losing some of our most critical residents as a result: our senior citizens and bright youth.
Fast access to high quality, affordable medical care can be achieved through community collaboration and innovative ideas, and strong partnerships with global academia and vendor partnerships.
My mother, Lucrecia Ann Mapes-Phillips; Jesus Christ (Christian faith); Ronald Reagan (Political ideals and character); Donald J. Trump (strategy, vision, common sense, and Government ideology)
Represent our district's hardworking men and women (yes, I wrote MEN and WOMEN) by listening to them, not large special interest groups or social or mass media groups, or crowds.
Insurance costs and transitory population. I'm very concerned about the ideologies of people coming to FL to dodge taxes from states like NY and CA. We have a great state with the right values; let's keep that way.
No. This limits fresh ideas and creates corrupt and complacent governments, but candidates should be educated and understand the relationship between Federal, State, and local government politics.
Ronald Reagan was known for his ideology, character, class, and policies, followed by Donald J. Trump for his vision of change, national security (strength), political ideology, and policies.
My 104-year-old church lady told me when we went to mass one day that the secret to a joyful and happy life is no secrets, unless their national and related to our security.
INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE VOTE, not groups, at the ballot box. I have intentionally not sought organizational-type endorsements as part of our campaign success. Hearing the voices of people individually and conducting a thematic analysis of their thoughts, ideas, and ideology help me better understand the issues facing our district without group influence or pressure.
Balancing the need for financial transparency with legitimate concerns is a complex task that governments worldwide face. Striking a balance requires implementing robust checks and balances while safeguarding sensitive information. Achieving greater financial transparency can significantly enhance government accountability and build public trust in democratic institutions.
I support any type of change; we have always to move forward and do things better and more effectively and efficiently.
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Note: Phillips submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on April 26, 2024.
Captain Kirk is a highly successful retired military officer and consulting business owner; he is a doctoral candidate at Catholic University researching the complex challenges facing the national education system. He brings in-depth knowledge, breadth of expertise, and experiences invaluable to understanding many complex global policy and legal issues at the Federal, State, and local levels.
As an award-winning innovation pioneer and visionary, he brings research and critical thinking to significant challenges from multiple perspectives and innovative solutions. With his military background, he provides valuable leadership skills, discipline, and dedication to public service, and with his Florida and Washington D.C.-based government and business background, he brings the political and business acumen necessary for Florida and District 56’s transformation success.
National security through military strength and secure boarders is our constitutional duty and highest priority.
We have to transform out insurance construct; we have been insurance poor in the state of Florida.
Fast access to high quality, affordable medical care can be achieved through community collaboration and innovative ideas, and strong partnerships with global academia and vendor partnership.
Collaborate with district residents to know what is most important to their lives, and then fight hard to enact legislation to support related initiatives. Do NOT sit in Tallahassee and become disconnected from the issues facing out district.
Balancing the need for financial transparency with legitimate concerns is a complex task that governments worldwide face. Striking a balance requires implementing robust checks and balances while safeguarding sensitive information. Achieving greater financial transparency can significantly enhance government accountability and build public trust in democratic institutions.
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Note: Phillips submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on January 27, 2024.
Campaign finance summary
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Kirk Phillips campaign contribution history
Year
Office
Status
Contributions
Expenditures
2024*
Florida House of Representatives District 56
Lost primary
$29,000
$16,016
Grand total
$29,000
$16,016
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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