<p>In this episode of Beyond Rockets, Clark sits down with Brian Cook, President and CEO of Cook&#39;s Pest Control and Board Chairman of Cook Museum of Natural Science.</p><p>Brian shares the story behind a fourth-generation family business that started in 1928 and how it evolved into something far beyond pest control. What began as a small internal training tool eventually grew into one of North Alabama’s most impactful educational destinations.</p><p>The conversation dives into:</p><ul><li>The legacy of Cook’s Pest Control and what it means to carry it forward</li><li>How the museum grew from a 5,000 sq ft space into a major regional attraction</li><li>The vision behind the 2019 museum launch and its rapid growth since opening</li><li>Why STEM education became a central focus and how the museum earned statewide recognition</li><li>Details on the upcoming expansion that could nearly double the museum’s size</li><li>The balance of running a growing company while leading a mission-driven nonprofit</li></ul><p>With over 80,000 visitors annually and growing demand for deeper educational experiences, the museum is entering its next phase, one focused on scaling impact for future generations.</p><ul><li>Cook Museum of Natural Science: <a href="https://www.cookmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cookmuseum.org</a></li><li>Cook’s Pest Control: <a href="https://www.cookspest.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.cookspest.com</a></li><li>Beyond Rockets: <a href="https://www.beyondrockets.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.beyondrockets.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p>