Background
Cook, William Wilber was born on April 23, 1921 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilburn Frederick and Mabel (Brookins) Cook.
Cook, William Wilber was born on April 23, 1921 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilburn Frederick and Mabel (Brookins) Cook.
Student, University of California at Los Angeles, 1940—1942. Bachelor in Business, Evansville College, 1947. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Bethune-Cookman College, 1976.
Station WIKY, Evansville, 1947-1949, WMBR Radio and television, Jacksonville, Florida, 1949-1955. Vice president Dennis, Parsons & Cook Advertising Agency, Jacksonville, 1955-1965. President William Cook Advertising, Incorporated., (now The William Cook Agency), Jacksonville, 1965-1977, Chairman of the Board 1977-1987, now founder chairman Former chairman United Negro College Fund, 1988.
Member lay advising committee Saint Vincent"s Medical Center.
Trustee Jacksonville U. Former vestryman Episcopal Church Aviator United States Naval Reserve,1942-1946.
Member lay advisory committee St. Vincent's Medical Center. Trustee Jacksonville University. Former vestryman Episcopal Church.
Member of Sales and Marketing Executives Association (Top Management award), Florida Public Relations Association, American Advertising Federation (Silver medal), American Association Advertising Agencies, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (governor, committee of 100), Masons Club, Rotary Club, Laurel Ridge Country Club (Waynesville), Waynesville (North Carolina) Country Club, Selva Marina Country Club, University Club, River Club (director).
Married Mary Andross Brewster, November 2, 1963. Children: William F., Constance C., Betty B., Jane R., Robert B. Sales representative.