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About Bill Cook
Bill Cook, 64, and his wife of 19 years, Holly, have lived in Beaufort County for 7 years. Bill retired in 2003 and went sailing with his wife and dog for 6 months before settling in Chocowinity, North Carolina. He no longer sails but enjoys playing tennis several times a week, reading, gardening and taking long walks with his wife and Golden Retriever, Beau. Last fall he enjoyed target shooting at a local range. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Washington NC. |
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Personal and Family
Bill’s parents were from North Carolina and he has many fond memories of Christmas and summers visiting his grandmother and aunts and uncles here. Among his most vivid memories are those of working on his uncle’s tobacco farm as a child. He has two grown children of his own, Kerri and Billy and two beautiful granddaughters, Calli and Adelade. His wife, Holly, is a local gifted artist who also plays tennis.
Bill was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in a disadvantaged section of D.C. He worked part time off and on through high school and earned enough to pay his own expenses and buy a car. He paid his way through college while working 20 – 40 hours a week.
Professional and Education
Bill is a graduate of the University of Maryland where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a strong concentration in Economics. He worked part time jobs while attending college. Upon graduation, in 1970, he was offered an analyst position with Potomac Electric Power Company, a billion dollar company in Washington D.C. After a few short years, he was promoted to the first of several managerial positions. During his 34-year tenure there, he was responsible revenue forecasts, cost of service studies, determining prices and budget preparation for several departments. In North Carolina, he has done some real estate development in Chocowinity.
Public and Community Service
While in Washington, Bill volunteered with several organizations. He served as a Big Brother, helped with Cub Scouts camping, taught teenagers about business and tutored students from Spanish speaking families. In addition, for three years he was a President of a Falls Church, Virginia Home Owners Association.
Here in Beaufort County he has volunteered much of his time. For several years, Bill has tutored adults in math and English as a Literacy Volunteer. He volunteered time performing home repair and remodeling work for those in need in surrounding communities. He is Treasurer of the Down East Republican Club and Finance Director of the Beaufort County Republican Party. Bill served as Chairman of the Cypress Landing Tennis Committee and as a Master Gardener, he was in charge of several community landscaping projects. Since last year, Bill Cook has been serving as a Commissioner for the Mid-East Regional Housing Authority, a government agency mandated with helping poor families with their housing needs. Last year he was elected to and is currently serving on his community HOA Board of Directors.
