Kirk Winger

Kirk Winger has extensive work experience in various roles related to public health and medicine. Kirk is currently serving as the Vice President for BLU-MED Response Systems. Previously, they held positions in the United States Air Force, including Deputy Command Surgeon, Public Health Officer, and Commander of medical groups and aerospace medicine squadrons. Additionally, they worked as an Infectious Disease Analyst at Ft. Detrick and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Kirk also served as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier in their career, they worked for Idaho Fish and Game in Southeast Idaho.

Kirk Winger completed their education with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University in 1994. Kirk also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a focus on Tropical Diseases/Epidemiology from Uniformed Services University, obtained in 2003. Prior to that, they pursued a Zoology/Animal Biology program at Idaho State University from 1985 to 1989. In addition to their degrees, Kirk Winger holds a Veterinary Medical License from the Idaho Board of Veterinary Medicine. Kirk also has a certification from the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.