Albion College

Kirk Leighton was a four-year letter winner in men’stennis at Albion. He was named the Britons’ most improvedplayer in 1965 and served as captain in 1967.

After graduating from Albion with a degree in economics andhistory, Kirk continued his education with a master’s degreefrom the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business. He has beenemployed by National Bank of Detroit, Vlasic Foods, and CampbellSoup Co. For the past 10 years, Kirk has run his own consultingfirm, Kirk Leighton & Associates.

Kirk has enjoyed success on the tennis court since graduation,as well. He has won various tournaments and advanced to the finalsof the U.S. senior men’s nationals three times. He played akey role in the Briton Athletic Drive, which raised funds for thebuilding of the Ungrodt Tennis Center and the installation of sixnew outdoor tennis courts.

Kirk is the father of three children, Mark, Amanda, andCorey.