Michael Cook

About Michael Cook

Experienced CEO, Board Director, Investor. with a focus on working with owners, shareholders and board members to define and lead the transition in the ownership and leadership of growing companies. I manage these transitions by assuming the Chief Operating and/or Board leadership role of the company. Post transition, if I remain a majority investor, I will continue to hold a similar position leading the company forward.

Experience

1. CEO

   Spartek Industries

   Mar 2016 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   SparTek is a full service provider in the design, manufacture and installation of production machinery for hydraulic press and material handling applications. SparTek has provided reliable and cost effective solutions to the wood products, rubber and plastics industries for over 30 years. We serve customers throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Today, over 50% of the plywood manufactured in the U.S. is produced with SparTek equipment. Visit us at

Education

• University of Portland

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships
• Team Building
• Supply Chain
• Business Development
• Electronics
• Sales Operations
• Product Marketing
• Account Management
• New Business Development
• Business Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Sales Management
• Start-Ups
• Executive Management
• Manufacturing
• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Product Management
• Product Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Management
• Retail
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Market Research
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Management
• Competitive Analysis