Don Cook
Don Cook is an accomplished Information Technology Sales Leader with a proven track record of consistently surpassing sales targets and exceeding business expectations in the Public Sector market. He currently serves as Vice President of SLED for Iron Bow, having a career spanning multiple sectors including SLED (State, Local, and Education), Higher Education, Academic Medical Centers, and Federal Accounts. Don is recognized as a disruptor and change agent and is celebrated for his innovative, customer-centric approach to solution sales. In this role, Don's focus is bringing a multi-disciplinary approach around business capture, thought leadership, and outcome-based selling.
Don's expertise is derived from extensive experience in both startups and large enterprises like Oracle and Cisco. His approach extends to developing long-term strategic plans that consistently generate exceptional business results for both customers and the organizations he supports. His recent role as Director of Sales at Cisco involved overseeing operations for K-12, Higher Education, State, and City/County Government in the Central East region. Don's contributions have left a lasting impact on the organizations he's worked with, earning him a reputation as a leader who drives innovation and success.
With a solid history of delivering customer-focused solutions and a wealth of experience in IT sales management, Don Cook is a true visionary in the industry. His commitment to excellence and ability to navigate complex public sector landscapes make him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking growth and transformation.
Don holds an MBA from American University and a BA in Marketing from West Virginia University. He lives just outside Washington D.C with his wife, Kristin, and 3 kids; Holden (22), Quinn (20), and Blythe (17). Don enjoys pickle ball, golf, reading, meditating, and traveling with his family and friends.