Background
Cooke, Gerald Edward was born on August 13, 1925 in West Jefferson, Ohio, United States. Son of Dexter Hoag and Mary Catherine (Burtis) Cooke.
foundation executive officer management consultant
Cooke, Gerald Edward was born on August 13, 1925 in West Jefferson, Ohio, United States. Son of Dexter Hoag and Mary Catherine (Burtis) Cooke.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland., 1959, Doctor of Philosophy in Government, 1969. Master of Arts, San Francisco State College, 1963. Postgraduate Air War College, 1967-1968.
M.Margie L. Hall, December 24, 1945.
Commercial and test pilot, flight instructor, 1945-1951. Commissioned 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1951, advanced through grades to major general, 1977, retired, 1980. Commandant Air Force Institute of Technology, commandant Defense Institute Security Assistance Management, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1978-1980.
Private management consultant on education and technical, San Antonio, since 1980.
Founding president Texas Research and Technology Foundation, since 1984, Texas Research Park, 1984-1987. Adjunct professor business law George Washington University, 1970-1978.
Trustee Aerospace Education Foundation, 1983-1987.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Society for Engineering Education, American Legion, Air Force Association, Order of Daedalians, Military Order of World Wars.
Married Margie L. Hall, December 24, 1945. Children: Cindy Lou, Melanie Sue.