In this episode of Beyond Rockets, Clark sits down with Brian Cook, President and CEO of Cook's Pest Control and Board Chairman of Cook Museum of Natural Science.

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.

The conversation dives into:

• The legacy of Cook’s Pest Control and what it means to carry it forward
• How the museum grew from a 5,000 sq ft space into a major regional attraction
• The vision behind the 2019 museum launch and its rapid growth since opening
• Why STEM education became a central focus and how the museum earned statewide recognition
• Details on the upcoming expansion that could nearly double the museum’s size
• The balance of running a growing company while leading a mission-driven nonprofit

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.

• Cook Museum of Natural Science: https://www.cookmuseum.org
• Cook’s Pest Control: https://www.cookspest.com
• Beyond Rockets: https://www.beyondrockets.com