Kirk Steel

Kirk Steel has extensive experience in franchising and sales/marketing. Since 1991, they have held various roles in the industry, including Corporate Vehicle Marketing Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, VP Sales Marketing at INNOWAVE, subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha (dba AquaPrix, Inc.), VP Franchise Development at Kolache Factory, Director Market Development at Spec's Wine, Spirits, and Finer Foods, Franchise Sales Marketing Director at MD Franchise LLC, Board of Directors at SARA, and Director Franchise Development at The Franchise Search Group. In 2022, they began working as Director of Franchising at VIST Labs, where they are responsible for optimizing operational efficiency and productivity, as well as ensuring state and local regulatory compliance.

Kirk Steel has attended Stephen F. Austin State University, studying Business, Marketing, and Sales Management.