WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jennifer Kerr, president of Cook Research, was named to the 2017 class of Hoosier Fellows through the Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence at Indiana University. Participants in the Hoosier Fellows program come from across the state of Indiana and represent a cross-sector of industries including business, academia and non-profit organizations.
“Hoosier Fellows provides participants the opportunity for leaders to learn about other industries throughout Indiana and apply those learnings back into their own organizations,” said Pete Yonkman, president of Cook Medical and Cook Group and alumnus of the Hoosier Fellows program. “Jennifer has already demonstrated tremendous leadership within Cook, including her current role as president of Cook Research. We look forward to her continued contributions to address the evolving needs for patients around the world.”
The Hoosier Fellows program is dedicated to developing leadership in high potential experienced leaders. By focusing on the individual and his or her performance within the organization, Hoosier Fellows gain new skills and leadership competencies that help their organizations become stronger and more successful.
Kerr has been part of the Cook organization since 1995, when she started as a clinical research monitor. Kerr’s responsibilities have increased over the years, including when she was named president of Cook Research in 2015. Kerr is involved in a number of local initiatives in West Lafayette, including with her alma mater, Purdue University where she earned a bachelor degree in engineering and master of science in physiology. Kerr also represents Cook in national and international organizations and committees related to device development, clinical research and regulatory approvals.
About Cook Research
Cook Research Incorporated supports Cook Medical in the identification, development, testing, and regulatory approval of innovative medical products. The staff of engineers, scientists, regulatory professionals, and clinical experts provide the expertise to medical product development projects that improve the treatment of patients. Find out more at www.cookresearchinc.com, and for the latest news, follow us on LinkedIn.
About Cook Medical
Since 1963 Cook Medical has worked closely with physicians to develop technologies that eliminate the need for open surgery. Today we are combining medical devices, biologic materials and cellular therapies to help the world’s healthcare systems deliver better outcomes more efficiently. We have always remained family owned so that we have the freedom to focus on what we care about: patients, our employees and our communities. Find out more at www.cookmedical.com, and for the latest news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
