Douglas Kirk

Mr. Doug Kirk is president and founder of Durham Radio Inc., parent company and operator of stations in Ajax, Sunderland, Toronto, Oshawa, Hamilton-Burlington, Haldimand County and coming later - Grimsby-Beamsville. In July, 2021 Durham Radio Inc. was awarded a FM license in Vancouver, BC. Mr. Kirk has grown the organization from a single station to 8 stations since acquiring CHOO 1390 AM in Ajax in 1994. Previous work experience includes 8 years in commercial lending at TD Bank and 18 years at Burns Fry (now BMO Nesbitt Burns) as an equities analyst specializing in the cable TV, media and telecom sectors where he climbed the ranks to become Managing Director in Investment Research. Mr. Kirk has a BSc. in Chemistry and Economics from Trent University (1974) and a MBA from York University (1976). Mr. Kirk has much experience on volunteer boards, including, being a member of the Trent University Durham GTA Advisory Council, Co-Chairing the Trent Durham Building Campaign, being a member of Trent’s Philanthropic Advisory Council, serving as President of the Ontario Association of Broadcasters (2008-2016), President of the Farlain Lake Community Association and board member of the Federation of Tiny Township Shoreline Associations. Mr. Kirk is also an independent director of two BMO Financial Group mutual fund issuers. Mr. Kirk has been appointed to the Trent University Board of Governors for a three-year term effective July 1, 2020.