James O. Cook
JustUs® Advisory Board Member

“The concern resolution process offered by the JustUs® program is unique, offers external involvement, keeps costs contained and provides fair and timely answers to most employee/management concerns.”

With 49 years of experience, James O. Cook is a seasoned professional, bringing candid realism and practical insights to the JustUs® Advisory Board. As the retired Vice President of Human Resources for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Cook became a technical expert in all areas of Human Resources.

Cook’s strengths are in the areas of bargaining, governmental compliance, design and communication of employee benefits. He frequently manages, develops and implements his self-developed program “Employee Sensitizing Session” in a variety of organizational settings. As a consultant to The Stakor Group, Cook performs job/position studies and critical design analysis as part of the copyrighted “Strategic Planning of Employee Benefits Report” preparation.

In addition to Human Resource training and coaching, Cook is a nationally recognized speaker with the National Association of BCBSM plans. He serves as a member of Wayne State University Masters in Business Administration Board of Directors, and various other professional organizations, including: American Society of Personnel Administration, American Compensation Association, American Society of Training Directors, Detroit Personnel Management Association and Large Plan Personnel Group. Cook also enjoys membership in non-professional organizations, including Rotery International, and is a Licensed Life Underwriter.

Cook is a graduate of Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts, Business, minoring in Insurance and Economics).


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