Rick Cook is an accomplished leader and seasoned technology executive who has held esteemed positions in both the public and private sectors. He is renowned for his servant leadership and expertise in systems engineering, logistics, and supply chain management. Rick has worked for several reputable organizations, including McDonald's and Portillo's, where he held leadership roles overseeing IT supplier management, digital menus, and point of sale solutions. Prior to his career in the private sector, Rick served in the US Army, where he was the Director of Network Engineering, Logistics Program Manager, and Strategic and Tactical Operations Supervisor & HR Manager. He studied Systems Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Rick is a strong advocate of planning and continuous improvement, as evidenced by his favorite quote from Dwight Eisenhower, "Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable."