Edward H. Cook | |
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Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism and Recreation | |
In office 1995–1999 | |
Governor | Frank Keating |
Succeeded by | Jane Anne Jayroe |
Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation | |
In office 1995–1999 | |
Governor | Frank Keating |
Succeeded by | Jane Anne Jayroe |
President of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber | |
In office 1980–1987 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1935 (age 88–89) |
Died | 03 03 2021 Oklahoma City |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation | Businessman |
Edward H. "Ed" Cook (born 1935) is an American businessman from Oklahoma. Cook has held numerous positions with the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, that City's chamber of commerce, serving as that organization's president. After a return to the private sector, Governor of Oklahoma Frank Keating appointed him as his Secretary of Tourism and Recreation in 1995. Serving in that position until 1999, Cook oversaw all efforts to promote Oklahoma as a tourism destination.