Background
Cook, Richard Burton was born on February 21, 1944 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Burton Sargent and Eva Mae (Wagner) Cook.
Cook, Richard Burton was born on February 21, 1944 in Johnson City, New York, United States. Son of Burton Sargent and Eva Mae (Wagner) Cook.
Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1967. Master of Science, United States Navy Postgraduate School, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Coast Guard, 1967; advanced through grades to captain, United States Coast Guard, 1988; shipboard assistant engineer, Seattle, 1967-1970; marine inspector, Seattle, 1970-1971; member research and development planning staff, Washington, 1972-1976; contract specialist, Washington, 1976-1977; resident contracting officer, Tacoma, 1977-1980; procurement branch chief, Washington, 1980-1984; comptroller, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, 1984-1987; comptroller, United States Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, 1987-1989; commanding officer, United States Coast Guard Supply Center Curtis Bay, Baltimore, 1989-1990; head contracting activity, United States Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 1990-1995; acquisitions consultant, User Technology Associations, Arlington, Virginia, 1995-1998; division manager, User Technology Associations, Arlington, Virginia, since 1998. Supervisory committee Coast Guard Headquarters Credit Union, Washington, 1982-1984. Board dirs.Community Services Credit Union, New London, 1984-1987.
Vestry member Holy Trinity Church, Bowie, 1974-1977. Board chairman Holy Trinity School, 1976-1977. Cubmaster Boy Scouts American, Tacoma, 1979-1980, assistant scoutmaster, Arnold, Maryland, 1981-1984, committee member Arnold and East Lyme, Connecticut, 1981-1988, 89—.
Treasurer St. John's Niantic, Connecticut, 1985-1986. Member National Contract Management Association, Bowie Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycee of Month 1975).
Married Elizabeth Yates Lewis, June 10, 1967. Children: Christopher, Donald, Jonathan.