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Ron Kirk
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16th United States Trade Representative
In office
March 18, 2009 – March 15, 2013
President Barack Obama
Deputy Demetrios Marantis
Preceded by Susan Schwab
Succeeded by Michael Froman
57th Mayor of Dallas
In office
June 5, 1995 – February 20, 2002
Preceded by Steve Bartlett
Succeeded by Laura Miller
97th Secretary of State of Texas
In office
April 4, 1994 – January 17, 1995
Governor Ann Richards
Preceded by John Hannah
Succeeded by Tony Garza
Personal details
Born
Ronald Kirk

June 27, 1954 (1954-06-27) (age 66)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Matrice Ellis
Children 2 daughters
Education Austin College (BA)
University of Texas, Austin (JD)

Ronald Kirk (born June 27, 1954) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party who served as the United States Trade Representative from 2009 to 2013 and the 57th Mayor of Dallas from 1995 to 2002.


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  • USTR Ron Kirk - Press Conference, December 2

    Kirk speaking at a press conference at the end of the 7th WTO Ministerial Conference

  • Obama and Ron Kirk meet

    Kirk meeting with President Obama before bilateral meetings in South Korea.

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Director of National
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Trade Representative
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