Kirk Verner has been on the leading edge of formation skydiving for three decades as a competitor, leader and innovator. He has won 66 world- and national-level gold medals, which makes him one of the most successful competitors in any skydiving discipline. Kirk was captain of both the 300- and 400-person world record formations. He has coached thousands of individuals in both indoor and outdoor formation skydiving and has innovated new techniques in both training and flying. He has been a USPA National Director while serving as the chairman of the competition committee.  He also as the U.S. delegate to the IPC. Kirk is among the top skydiving individuals with the volume and quality of both his achievements and contributions to the sport.