Kirby is a 25 year director. Kirby is a native of Kendall County, born and raised in Boerne. He is a recently retired civil service employee. He is married to Marilyn and they have two sons Kirk and Kevin, daughter in laws-Tricia and Jennifer and three granddaughters Alexis, Hannah and Tenley. During his involvement with the KCFA, he has volunteered many hours of his expertise in wood working with many wood projects around the grounds in the halls, especially the Exhibit Hall with the showcases. During his terms as director he has served as Vice-President and has been in charge of concessions, physical facilities, and exhibit hall.