Merrill Cook

A Representative from Utah; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 6, 1946; graduated East High School; B.A. University of Utah, 1969; M.B.A. Harvard University School of Business, 1971; management consultant and budget analyst, Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1971-1973; founder and president, Cook Slurry Company, 1973-present; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifth and One Hundred Sixth Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2001); unsuccessful candidate for nomination to the One Hundred Seventh Congress.