Education
Kirk's Shifted Focus to Hospitality
Graduated
San Diego, California
Kirk Kinsell graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with a bachelor's degree in economics. Although he initially entered college with the intention of pursuing a pre-medical track, his experiences and interests led him to pivot toward the business world. This pivotal decision set the stage for his future endeavors in the lodging sector, honoring a family legacy that traced back to his great-grandfather's ownership of the Clift Hotel.