Draft:David Zook

David Zook
David Zook
4th County Executive/Surveyor of Cache County
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; February 2, 2021
Deputy	Dirk Anderson
Preceded by	Craig W. Buttars
Personal details
Born	David Nephi Zook; May 1, 1976 (age 48); San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Andrea Zook
Children	7
Education	Utah Valley University (certificate); Victor Valley College (AS); Azusa Pacific University (BS); Southern Utah University; (MPA); Western New Mexico University (G.C.)
Website	County Executive Website

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David Nephi Zook (born May 1, 1976) is an American politician serving as the 4th county executive/surveyor of Cache County, Utah since 2021.

Early life and education

Youth and heritage

Zook was the oldest son of five children born to Rodney and Tina Louise Zook. Zook's heritage lies deep within the Cache Valley area.

Education

Zook received an undergraduate certificate in economic development from Utah Valley University in 2019. He received an associate of science degree in math and science from Victor Valley College in 1992. While attending Victor Valley College, Zook edited the college's newspaper and participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Zook also received a bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific University in 2011. He received the Latin honor, magna cum laude (English: /ˈmæɡnə ˈkʌm ˈlaʊdeɪ/) for his studies at APU. Zook then received a master of public administration degree from Southern Utah University in 2019. He participated in the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society during his studies at SUU. Additionally, Zook received a graduate certificate in economic development from Western New Mexico University in 2021.

Career

Chief of Staff for San Bernardino County

Adjunct Professor at Southern Utah University

City Manager for the City of Nibley

County Executive/Surveyor of Cache County

Political positions

Public safety and infrastructure

Economic development

Open space

Community health

Zook serves on the board of directors for The Family Place, centered in Logan, Utah. "The Family Place Utah is a private 501(c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization ... "^[1]

Poverty and welfare

Personal life

Electoral history

County executive/surveyor of Cache County, Utah

Cache County Republican Special Election results, 2021^[2]
Candidate	First round	Vote %	Second round	Vote %	Third round	Vote %
David Erickson	159	39.26%	167	41.96%	189	47.37%
David Zook	151	37.28%	179	44.97%	210	52.63%
Marc Ensign	77	19.01%	52	13.07%	Eliminated
Ladd Kennington	18	4.44%	Eliminated
Total	405	100%	398	100%	399	100%

Cache County General Election results, 2022^[3]
Candidate	Total	Vote %
David Zook	21,365	57.20%
Write-In: Marc Ensign	15,551	41.64%
Write-In: Nonqualified	434	1.16%
Total	37,350	100%

Awards and honors

ICMA Credentialed County/City Manager
Distinguised GFOA Budget Award with the City of Nibley, Utah

References

^ "About Us". The Family Place. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
^ "Special Election Agenda_01-30-21" (PDF). Cache County Republicans. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
^ "2022 General SOVC" (PDF). Official Results 2022 General Election State of Votes Cast. Cache County Clerk. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

External links

[1] "About Us". The Family Place. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

[2] "Special Election Agenda_01-30-21" (PDF). Cache County Republicans. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

[3] "2022 General SOVC" (PDF). Official Results 2022 General Election State of Votes Cast. Cache County Clerk. Retrieved 1 December 2023.

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