Board Of Directors

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As an experienced entrepreneur, active academic, recovering CPA, lifelong learner, enthusiastic teacher, motivating consultant/coach, successful author, and proud Navy veteran. I bring a lot of experience to the table. I thrive on helping others develop new skills, expand their knowledge, grow their organizations, inspire their students and staff, educate their people, and effectively use the latest technologies - especially LinkedIn. I authored the definitive LinkedIn resource "Your COMPLETE Guide to SUCCEEDING with LinkedIn" to help YOU develop a top 5% profile assisting YOU to achieve YOUR goals.

I have the business experience, academic credentials, and entrepreneurial scars, allowing me to effectively serve YOU. I am a former Big 8 (now Big 4) licensed CPA, holding multiple degrees including a UW-Doctorate (DBA), Wharton-MBA, Boston U.-Bachelor’s in Accounting/Business, and Education Masters (MAE) in Ed. Tech. I have founded, owned, grown, and sold multiple businesses, interviewed and hired thousands, and am ready to bring this knowledge to help YOU and YOUR colleagues succeed.

I work to inspire others through my enthusiasm and passion. I bring 20+ years of domestic and international business experience along with 10+ years of full-time academic teaching and program management knowledge. I strive to combine the best of academia, with the direct application of effective business practices, enhancing professional development for all.

A T-6 paraplegic, a Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, and the author of the award-winning book “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose”

In his book, David encourages the reader to keep moving forward regardless of life’s challenges and to put purpose into action through helping others.  

As a speaker, David has shared the stage with Elizabeth Smart, Jordan Montgomery, Ron White and many others, providing inspiration and insights with audiences throughout the United States.

David’s basketball coaching career is distinguished. Highlights of his coaching career include serving under Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, representing the United States in Estonia and Finland with Coaches Frank Martin and Guy Rancourt (USA East Coast Basketball), and serving as the Head Coach at Marquette University High School.

Most recently, David has served as an assistant coach at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin. 

After leaving the corporate world, David spent nearly 25 years in Education, including 17 years at his alma mater, Marquette University High School, teaching Economics, and serving as the Diversity Director.

David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA in Finance from Duke University.

“David’s story is compelling.  His outlook on life and his insights are practical and life-changing.” – Joe Sweeney, NY Times best-selling author (Networking is a Contact Sport)

"Getting Undressed” is inspiring and proof that you can win in life regardless of the circumstances” – Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Duke University

David’s  book, “Getting Undressed – From Paralysis to Purpose” is available on his website at www.davidcooksspeaks.com and on Amazon. 

David and his wife MariPat reside in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.