We’re proud to announce that Kirk Cole, a highly respected leader in Texas public health policy, has joined GovExperts. With decades of service at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)—including as Chief Deputy Commissioner — Kirk brings unparalleled insight into the public health landscape across the state.
Kirk served in leadership roles as part of over 25 major Texas disaster response efforts including Hurricanes Ike, Harvey, and Beryl; the Texas Ebola outbreak; the H1N1 pandemic; Zika virus response efforts; the COVID-19 pandemic; and the Texas 2025 measles outbreak.
“Kirk played a key role in guiding Texas through major challenges, from the COVID-19 response to managing hundreds of millions in federal health funding,” said Chris Britton, GovExperts CEO. “His knowledge of how policy intersects with real-world implementation makes him a powerful asset to our team and to our clients.”
At GovExperts, Kirk will help clients navigate state health policy, legislative strategy, and regulatory impact with clarity, credibility, and unmatched expertise.
Learn more about Kirk Cole and how GovExperts can support your advocacy goals:
👉 govexperts.com/kirk-cole
Welcome aboard, Kirk!
