Keston Cook was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and he graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Aviation Management and Aerospace Security. He later moved to Enid for the opportunity to work at Enid Woodring Regional Airport.
He started as the Airport Operations Manager, and he held that position for three years before taking on the role of Interim Airport Director in 2020. In March of 2021, at just 25 years old, he was officially named the Airport Director of Woodring Airport. But his reach and work don’t stop there; he also serves as the Vice President of the executive committee of the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association, where he was a speaker at their 2023 Annual Conference. In his role at Woodring Airport, he’s given tours to local schools, civic organizations, and clubs. Keston is passionate about what he does and his community, and that’s evident in the work he does. He gives his time and collaborates with local organizations and businesses, such as Vance and local high schools, in efforts to give back to the community. His mom, Pauletta Cook, states, “Keston is deeply involved in his community. He gives engaging speeches, he represented Enid at the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association, and he also promoted Enid at the Air Venture in Oshkosh, WI, showcasing his dedication to aviation and his community.”
Keston is also involved with the Enid Young Professionals, so whether he’s volunteering, participating in local organizations, advocating for Enid throughout his many ventures, or organizing events for those right here in his community, his support for Enid is unwavering, and his commitment to his community is beyond evident. His mom continues with, “When presented with a challenge, he jumps in with both feet.” His willingness to dive into everything he does with full force and his dedication to Enid, in addition to the many things he does personally and professionally, are exactly what make Keston a Local Legend.
