VML CEO and President Jon Cook, BJ ’93, was named Advertising Professional of the Year at the 2014 American Advertising Awards banquet held Feb. 15 in Kansas City. Cook has been with VML for more than 18 years, where he has seen the agency grow from 30 employees in Kansas City to more than 1,900 around the globe. He has been an integral leader in the growth of the agency and the expanded capabilities and client offerings.

Updated: February 19, 2014