Eddie Cook

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About

Eddie Cook was appointed in February 2020 and then elected in November 2020. His vision has been to create a "One Team" culture that provides the public with a high-performance team that is both efficient and effective at the lowest cost to the taxpayer. Eddie has made it his mission to ensure that fairness, equity, and respect are present in every aspect of our business to secure best-in-class service. He accomplishes this by continuing to innovate and anticipate the community's changing needs and embracing the latest technology while creating a workplace that inspires and empowers our team to perform at the highest level. A member of the Gilbert Town Council from 2011-2020, Eddie helped successfully lead the fast-growing community and introduced initiatives and programs that have become a model for municipalities across the state. Among his public service accomplishments are creating the Town of Gilbert ENDVR (Ending Domestic Violence Responsibility) program and serving as the president of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association and chairman of the Maricopa Association of Government Domestic Violence Council. Outside of the public sector, Eddie has spent more than 30 years in the high-technology industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Arizona State University. This includes about 20 years in a leadership position at a technology company that provides cloud-based data services to Fortune 100 companies. He has also served on various boards and commissions, including the Arizona State Information Technology Authorization Committee, which reviews some of the state's largest IT projects, Full Circle Program, which provides an enthusiastic recovery approach for teens/young adults at risk with addiction, and the CeCe Hope Center, which provides the needed assistance for young women rescued from human trafficking. Born in Okinawa, Japan, Eddie is married to Jenny, his high school sweetheart. They have five children and four grandchildren. In his free time, he volunteers for several charitable organizations, is a certified glider pilot, and enjoys scuba diving, astrophotography, and exploring Arizona in his Jeep

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Arizona State University

Experience

Eddie Cook, appointed in February 2020 and elected in November 2020, envisions a "One Team" culture for efficient, taxpayer-friendly services. With over 30 years in high-tech, he brings leadership experience to his role. As a former Gilbert Town Council member, he introduced pioneering initiatives, including the ENDVR program combating domestic violence. Eddie's commitment extends to various boards, such as the Arizona State Information Technology Authorization Committee and the CeCe Hope Center for human trafficking survivors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Arizona State University and enjoys volunteering and adventure in his free time.