Background
Cook, Samuel Ronald was born on July 6, 1924 in Rensselaer, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel E. and Evelyn Anita (Johns) Cook.
Cook, Samuel Ronald was born on July 6, 1924 in Rensselaer, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel E. and Evelyn Anita (Johns) Cook.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, St. Joseph's College, 1949.
Sales manager Omar, Inc., Omaha, 1949—1957. Regional manager Hall-Omar Baking Company, Clevel, 1957—1960. General manager Columbus, Ohio, 1960—1963.
Assistant to president Omar Bakeries, Inc., Columbus, 1963—1965. Division manager Broughton Farm Dairy, Marietta, Ohio, 1965—1969. Vice president Broughton Foods Company, 1969—1972, executive vice president, 1972—1975, president, since 1975.
With United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
President Restoration " 76", Marietta, 1977, United Way, Marietta, 1973. Trustee Marietta Memorial Hospital. Member of Milk Industry Foundation, International Association Ice Cream Manufacturers (secretary board directors since 1983), West Virginia Dairy Products Association, Ohio Dairy Products Association (president 1975-1976), Marietta Chamber of Commerce 1975, Reading, Rotary (Rotarian of Year 1983).
Married Eldora Jane Rhinehart, October 30, 1943. Children: Samuel R Junior, Anita, Dennis, Colleen.