Kenneth "Colby" Cook
About Kenneth "Colby" Cook
Kenneth 'Colby' Cook serves as the Kingsport Continuous Improvement/Technical Manager at Domtar, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the paper industry, having worked in various roles at International Paper, Evergreen Packaging, and Domtar over the course of his career.
Current Role at Domtar
Kenneth Cook currently holds the position of Kingsport CI/Technical Manager at Domtar. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in Kingsport, Tennessee. His responsibilities include overseeing continuous improvement initiatives and technical management within the facility.
Previous Experience at Domtar
Prior to his current role, Kenneth Cook served as the Paper Machine Superintendent at Domtar from 2017 to 2019. During this two-year period, he managed operations related to paper production, ensuring efficiency and quality standards were met in the Kingsport facility.
Career Background in the Paper Industry
Kenneth Cook has extensive experience in the paper industry, having worked at several notable companies. He was a Process Engineer at International Paper from 1992 to 1994 in Ticonderoga. He also worked as an Area Manager for the 19 Coated Board Machine at Evergreen Packaging from 2012 to 2017 in Canton, North Carolina.
Educational Qualifications
Kenneth Cook holds a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Montreat College, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Paper Science and Engineering from Miami University, graduating in 1992. Additionally, he studied at The Lean Six Sigma Company, enhancing his expertise in process improvement methodologies.