Background
Cook, Richard Kelsey was born on November 14, 1931 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Albert James and Frances Elizabeth (Butler) Cook.
aerospace transportation executive
Cook, Richard Kelsey was born on November 14, 1931 in White Plains, New York, United States. Son of Albert James and Frances Elizabeth (Butler) Cook.
Bachelor, George Washington University, 1958. Postgraduate, Stanford University, 1979.
Legis staff American Trucking Association, 1959-1961. Administrative assistant Republican Edwin B. Dooley, 1961. Legislation assistant Republican Oliver P. Bolton, 1963-1965.
Professional minority staff member Banking and Currency Committee, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1965-1969. Special assistant to President of the United States, 1969-1971, deputy assistant, 1971-1973. Vice president Lockheed Corporation, 1973-1994, senior vice president, 1994-1995.
President RKC Ltd., since 1995. Special advisory O'Connor & Hannan, Washington, 1995-1998. Consultant Thorlock Corporation Ltd., Perth, Australia, 1999-1901, Pacific Digital, Los Angeles.
Registered lobbyist; pioneered internet lobbying with PanAmSat Corporation, 1998-1900, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company IVA Boeing 2006. Founding partner Royal Shipping 2004. Defense consultant Citadel Hedge Fund, Chicago, since 2004.
Internet consultant European Aerospace Defense Space Company-North America, 2004-2005. Senior advisor, Maritime Flight Dynamics Inc., since 2006.
Served with United States Air Force, 1949-1953. Member Aeronautical Club (president 1979), Metropolitan Club, 116 Club (District of Columbia), Burning Tree Club (Bethesda, Maryland), Captiva Island Yacht Club (Florida), Inanda Club (Johannesburg, South Africa), Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Married Marjorie S. Schellabarger, September 10, 1959 (divorced). Children: Geoffrey, Patrick, Sarah, Catherine. Married Fleur Wales-Baillie, October 14, 1987.