John Cook

Former Finance & Administration Director

Biography
John Cook was EPI’s director of finance and administration from 2006 to 2019. In this capacity he directed EPI’s finance, accounting, IT, and operations. He led efforts to upgrade EPI’s infrastructure and operational and financial systems, and also managed the installation and operation of the Institute’s audio/visual systems. Cook was previously the business manager at Community Action Partnership, where he secured the award of and implemented a full association management system. Prior to that he was CFO of the Wild Bird Centers of America, and spent a number of years in real estate development and consulting.

Education
M.B.A., Accounting and Economics, University of Maryland
B.A., History and English, University of Richmond