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Gary L. Cook

Gary L. Cook

Executive Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President & CEO at Direction Home AC- RETIRED

  • Education

    • Kent State University

      1981 - 1983
      Master of Business Administration - MBA

    • The University of Akron

      1976 - 1978
      MA Urban Studies/Public Administration

      Activities and Societies: Awarded full research and teaching Assistantship (2 years) at the Univ. of Akron. Research included effectiveness of remote lecture (video) on classroom learning, Classroom teaching included undergraduate economics, political science, and sociology. Lectured as adjunct faculty in the General College for three years.

    • Thiel College

      1971 - 1975
      BA Political Science

  • Experience

    • Info Line, Inc.

      Jan 1979 - Jan 1983
      Executive Director

    • Aircraft Braking Systems/Goodyear Aerospace

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1993
      Manager of Financial Analysis & Planning

    • Direction Home AC, Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities

      Jan 1993 - Dec 2023

      Retired effective January 1, 2024.

      • President & CEO

        Jan 2017 - Dec 2023

      • Chief Operating Officer

        Jan 1993 - Dec 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Performance Measurement for Effective Management- Harvard Business School

      Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA. 2005

    • The Disney Approach to Business Excellence- Disney Business Institute

      Disney Business Institute, Orlando, FL 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gary L. Cook
      2018 Outstanding Gerontologist Award The Coordinating Council of the Institute for Lifespan Development and Gerontology, University of Akron. Jan 2019 The 2018 recipient of the Outstanding Gerontologist Award for outstanding contributions to the field of aging. Awarded by The Coordinating Council of the Institute for Lifespan Development and Gerontology at the University of Akron.
    • Awarded to Gary L. Cook
      2017 Judge Harold K. Stubbs Humanitarian Award St. Paul A.M.E. Church Mar 2017 This is the 27th annual award for distinguished service in the field of social services. The humanitarian award is named in memory of Akron Municipal Judge Harold K. Stubbs and recognizes individuals who have contributed in areas of social action, government, business, medicine and law.
    • Awarded to Gary L. Cook
      Special Recognition from the State of Ohio House of Representatives Ohio House of Representatives, 131st General Assembly 2017 Commendation for achievement and community service.
    • Awarded to Gary L. Cook
      Award for Excellence in Business Management Ohio Department of Aging Jun 2000 Special award for work under contract with the Ohio Department of Aging to rescue a financially distressed service organization from insolvency.
    • Awarded to Gary L. Cook
      Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Ohio Aging Network Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging (O4A) Nov 1999 Presented at the 1999 Annual O4A Conference
    • Awarded to Gary L. Cook
      Special Retirement Recognition from the State of Ohio Senate The Ohio Senate Special proclamation from the Ohio Senate in recognition of career service to older adults in Ohio.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Of Directors

      Issued by NewHealth Collaborative ACO on Mar 2017
      NewHealth Collaborative ACOAssociated with Gary L. Cook

    • Council Member

      Issued by Summa Health Cancer Institute Leadership Council on May 2020
      Summa Health Cancer Institute Leadership CouncilAssociated with Gary L. Cook

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by The Reymann Foundation on Aug 2021
      The Reymann FoundationAssociated with Gary L. Cook