From Cook's website:
Dedicated, focused, and grounded. These three words alone describe how I live my life. Starting at a very young age I entered competitive sports with, wrestling, football, and swimming. The long hours of practicing and dieting for wrestling got me well prepared for the future battles I would face in the competitive world of bodybuilding. Throughout my life I have been a top placing athlete, but not until I entered the Air Force and made Airman of the quarter numerous times did I begin my life long dream of becoming a competitive bodybuilder. I began bodybuilding in June of 1995 while stationed in Anchorage, Alaska at the age of 18. In October of 1996 I decided to compete in the Mr. Anchorage Body Building Championships, this is where I competed in the men’s open division and became the youngest Mr. Anchorage to ever win the title. From here I went on to compete in the Alaska State show in 1999 and won the heavy weight division.
After receiving an honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1999, I wanted to become one of the best in the sport, and I decided that California would be the best place to pursue my dreams. While working as an Aircraft Tech in San Jose, California I took a hold of the Sacramento Championships winning the Heavyweight class in 2000. This is where I was first discovered by MRM (Metabolic Response Modifiers) and picked up my first endorsement contract. Unfortunately 9/11 hit and had a huge impact on the aircraft industry and also my current job. This is when I knew I had to move to Los Angeles and make bodybuilding a priority. I started training at Gold’s Gym Venice, and this is where the first stages of my exposure began.
Moving to Venice was a huge step, especially since I had no job and was living on the hope that I could make my dreams come true. Luckily I made it work! Since moving to Venice I have captured the 2002 Contra Costa Heavyweight class title, along with the infamous 2003 USA Super Heavyweight class title. I am still endorsed by MRM supplements along with Weider “Flex Magazine” for publications. These two companies have given me so much and I owe much of my success to their support and kindness.
I truly look forward to what the future has to hold and count the days until I have the opportunity to give back to the sport what it has given me. I thank God every day for what he has handed me thus far in my life, and pray for even better days to come. I must truly thank all my friends, family, and fans for the loyal support and unconditional love. After becoming one of the youngest pros, I will again start setting new standards in the IFBB pro division.
