Jim Hook

Jim Hook is a CNC Machining instructor for the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Program. In this role, Hook ensures the development and implementation of the CNC curriculum align with the skillsets students need to obtain employment. Before coming to IALR, Hook assisted with instructing at a local community college in Ohio. With more than 35 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Hook spent years working at Cooper Tire and Rubber Company and, most recently, at Honda of America. Hook holds multiple industry certifications and an Associate Engineering Degree in Electrical Machinery.