Elizabeth Ann Cook

Background

Cook, Elizabeth Ann was born on October 9, 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Robert Monroe and Flossie Inez (Gilmore) Abston.

Education

Bachelor, University Texas, 1965.

Career

Administrative assistant, Lockheed-Georgia. Company, Atlanta, 1966-1967; assistant account executive, Harris & Weinstein Advertising, Atlanta, 1967-1968; assistant director corporation communications, Kaneb Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Houston, 1970-1979; owner, president, Cook & Associations, Inc., Houston, since 1981. Lecturer Rice U., Houston, since 1985.

Advisor public relations Houston Rockets, since 1987.

Achievements

• Elizabeth Ann Cook has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member campaign committee Judge Michael McSpadden, Houston, 1986. Director public relations Sunshine Kids, Houston, since 1987. Public relations affiliate George BushCampaign, Houston.

Honorary board member March of Dimes, Houston, 1988. Chairman women's athletic advisory board Rice U. Director Coummunity Svc.

Option Program. Member Public Rels. Society American, Press Club of Houston, Houston Finance Council for Women, Houston Advertising Federation, Greenway Business Alliance, Lakeside Racquet and Athletic Club (Houston).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, skiing, sailing, saltwater fishing.

Connections

Married Richard Keck Cook, February 5, 1966. 1 child, Elizabeth Ashley.

Father:

Robert Monroe Abston

Mother:

Flossie Inez (Gilmore) Abston

Spouse:

Richard Keck Cook

child:

Elizabeth Ashley Cook