Candidate: James K. Cook
- 1981 – 2011: United States Navy – Pilot (F-14, FA-18, F-16), Squadron Command, Air Wing Command, Combat Veteran
- 2009 – 2012: United States Navy – Naval War College Professor and Joint Military Operations Department Head (Concerns the integration of Military, Civilian and NGO objectives across the Strategic, Operational and Tactical levels of war when planning contingency operations.). Remained in position as a civilian for 1 year after 30 year retirement.
- 2012 – Present: Retired as USN Captain to Eastsound, WA.
- 2016 – 2019: Funhouse Commons Board member and Board President. Instigated and led the Funhouse remodel project in 2017.
Qualifications:
- Eastsound Water: Father-in-law Galen Burghardt responsible for the establishment of Eastsound Water.
- Seasoned leader; Problem solver; Planner.