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Thomas Cook has a diverse range of work experience, starting with their role as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where they conducted mine reclamation research and performed soil sampling activities. This role also involved teaching and coaching responsibilities.

Following their time at the university, Thomas joined CDM Smith as an Associate, Program, and Senior Project Manager. Here, they managed several multi-phase remediation projects related to hazardous waste and environmental protection.

Most recently, Thomas served in various roles at Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. Thomas started as a Senior Project and Client Relations Manager, overseeing contract execution and providing wildfire intervention services. Thomas then transitioned to the role of Vice President of Professional Services, where they provided executive-level leadership and supervised client contracts, consulting projects, and engineering services.

Throughout their career, Thomas has demonstrated expertise in project management, client relations, and environmental protection.

Thomas Cook, PMP, CHMM has a strong education background. Thomas obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Colorado Denver from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Soil Science/Mine Reclamation from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing it from 1998 to 2000. Before pursuing their master's degree, Thomas Cook obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Soil/Environmental Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which they completed from 1994 to 1998.

In addition to their education, Thomas Cook has also acquired several certifications. Thomas obtained a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) certification from Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. in June 2022. In May 2016, they earned a certification in Intent-based Planning from Mission-Centered Solutions. Thomas Cook obtained their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2013. Lastly, they hold a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager certification, although specific details such as the obtained month and year are not provided.