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Kirk Dillard

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Kirk brings a wealth of experience in business and governmental relations. As the chairman of the Regional Transit Authority in metropolitan Chicago and the independent chair of the Chicago Skyway Toll Road, he has a deep understanding of infrastructure and transportation issues. Kirk’s clients range from major oil and automobile manufacturers to health insurers, telemedicine companies, and national trucking firms.

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In this episode of our special 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, RISE partner David Dove is joined by colleague, former State Senator Kirk Dillard, partner at Troutman Strategies to examine 2025 economic development trends and what to expect in 2026. Kirk currently serves as chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority in metropolitan Chicago and was recently appointed to the Illinois Economic Development Corporation. David is the chairman of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents and actively represents clients in economic development projects across the U.S. David and Kirk examine 2025 economic development trends and what to expect in 2026.