Garth Cook Joins the School of Business as new Director of Business Engagement

Garth Cook, Ed.D., has joined the School of Business as our new director of business engagement. In this role, he will be pivotal in fostering strategic partnerships between the academic community and the business world. Garth will also be responsible for enhancing the School’s relationships with local, regional, and national businesses, promoting collaboration, experiential learning opportunities, and supporting the school’s mission to prepare students for successful careers in the dynamic landscape of business.

Garth comes to us on the heels of a 35-year career with Boeing. He most recently served as a senior leader at Boeing, supporting several site initiatives, including building university relations with the College of Charleston, developing the Site Leadership Development Strategy and Curriculum, enhancing new employee on-boarding processes, collaborating with Ready-SC and Trident Technical College to deliver requisite employee training, and partnering with local K-12 internship programs.

Garth is no stranger to the School of Business. He has served on the Board of Governors since 2012 and has taught as an adjunct instructor since 2011.