WEB.COM GROUP - Key Persons
Mr. Cook brings operations, technology, and marketing expertise to the team. Before forming Towerview Capital Management, Mr. Cook co-founded healthy Body Products, where he managed the operations, purchasing, and customer service for the business. Prior to that, Mr. Cook was a Marketing Director for The Walt Disney Company, where he marketed DisneyWorld® to ethnic consumers, concentrating on Hispanic and African-American communities. While at Disney, Mr. Cook and his team managed large commercial accounts with numerous Fortune 500 companies. He also worked with senior management to identify high net worth investors and originate structure, and close deals at the Hilton Hotels.
He has operated and helped companies grow as both an entrepreneur and as a venture capitalist. Before forming Towerview Capital Management, Mr. Tellis co-founded and operated the first healthy vending machine company, Healthy Body Products, with Mr. Cook and another partner. Healthy Body Products services the largest healthy beverage contract in the nation with Pepsi™, a $25 million deal that extends to more than 1.2 million students in the Los Angeles school district. California State Senator Martha Escutia invited Healthy Body Products to testify on obesity prevention, leading to legislation that has been duplicated in 23 states.