John Cook

Principal & Director of Human Resources

Chicago

Client and Corporate Services

Biography

John is the Director of Human Resources and a Principal in the Chicago office. He has more than 30 years of experience in talent management, including benefits administration and design, compensation management, employee relations, succession planning, ESOP plan administration, employee engagement, training design and delivery, and employee development. John utilizes his broad background and expertise to manage the firm’s comprehensive strategy for attracting, developing and retaining high-performing talent.

Prior to Cerity Partners, John was the Director of Human Resources for H.W. Lochner, Inc., a national transportation engineering firm.  Earlier in his career, he was a General Manager for Zee Medical, Inc.

Education

  • B.S. from the University of Illinois
  • MBA in Human Resources from Keller Graduate School of Management in Chicago

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