Ken cockrel jr biography

Kenneth Vern Cockrel Jr. (born October 29, 1965) is an American journalist, nonprofit executive, businessman, and former politician who served as the 73rd mayor of Detroit, Michigan from September 2008 to May 2009.
Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. is a former Detroit City Council member and mayor of Detroit.
Kenneth Vern Cockrel Jr. is an American journalist, nonprofit executive, businessman, and former politician who served as the 73rd mayor of Detroit, Michigan from September 2008 to May 2009.

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Kenneth Cockrell

American astronaut and engineer (born 1950)

For the similarly named interim mayor of Detroit, see Kenneth Cockrel, Jr.

Kenneth Dale "Taco" Cockrell (born April 9, 1950) is a retired American astronaut, engineer and a veteran of five Space Shuttle missions. He served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1997 to 1998.^[2]

Pre-NASA career

Cockrell was born in Austin, Texas, to Buford Dale Cockrell and Jewell Moorman. Growing up, he spent some time living in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.^[3] He graduated from Rockdale High School in nearby Rockdale, Texas, in 1968. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1972 and received his commission in the United States Navy that same year. He also earned a master's in aeronautical systems from the University of West Florida in 1974. He was trained as a pilot and was stationed from 1975 to 1978 aboard the aircraft carrierUSS Midway. Cockrell then became a test pilot for several years before serving two tours of duty aboard USS&

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DETROIT, December 19, 2013—Seven months later, with 36 impactful pilot projects underway, the Detroit Future City Implementation Office has completed the development of its leadership team by hiring an Executive Director, elevating two existing staffers to Director positions, and introducing an Executive Committee and Steering Committee.
Kenneth V. Cockrel, Jr. has been named Executive Director of the Detroit Future City Implementation Office. The former Detroit City Council President and Mayor will begin his duties on Monday, January 6, 2014.
“Detroit is at a pivotal moment in its history and the Detroit Future City Strategic Framework presents us with an exciting opportunity to rethink, reshape and rebuild our city,” said Cockrel. “I am honored to be able to continue serving the residents and neighborhoods of Detroit as we work with our partners to improve the quality of life in Detroit by carrying-out the recommendations of the Strategic Framework.”
The addition of Cockrel and elevation of two existing staffers comes as momentum

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Kenneth Cockrel Jr.

American politician (born 1965)

Kenneth Cockrel Jr.
Cockrel in 2009
In office September 19, 2008 – May 11, 2009
Preceded by	Kwame Kilpatrick
Succeeded by	Dave Bing
Preceded by	Maryann Mahaffey
Succeeded by	Monica Conyers
In office May 11, 2009 – December 31, 2009
Preceded by	Monica Conyers
Succeeded by	Charles Pugh
In office 2009–2013
In office 1998–2008
Born	Kenneth Vern Cockrel Jr. (1965-10-29) October 29, 1965 (age 59) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Kimberly Cockrel
Children	5
Residence(s)	Detroit, Michigan
Alma mater	Wayne State University
Profession	Journalist, Politician

Kenneth Vern Cockrel Jr.^[2] (born October 29, 1965) is an American journalist, nonprofit executive, businessman, and former politician who served as the 73rd mayor of Detroit, Michigan from September 2008 to May 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Cockrel served as a member of the Detroit City Council from 1997 to 2008, and ag