John Hook

John Hook is the president of The Hook Group, a local management consulting firm, and active in several nonprofit organizations. Previously John spent 25 years in executive, management and marketing positions with regional and national firms. John lives in Ferguson Township with his wife Jackie and their two children.

How to Bring the Noise to Rec Hall Next Wrestling Season

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April 16, 2024John Hook

In three days the 2024 U.S. Team Trials for wrestling will be hosted by Penn State at the Bryce Jordan Center. These trials will determine the United States’ wrestlers for […]

Yellow flowers blossom in front of Penn State's Old Main building

Penn State Trustees Should Disclose How Much They Donate to University

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April 2, 2024John Hook

We are now two weeks into spring and at the beginning of April, when, as the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Which is probably why my online weather […]

What’s Up with Pennsylvania High School Football?

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March 5, 2024John Hook

What is going on with high school football here in the great commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Before we get to that, let’s first acknowledge the outstanding history that Pennsylvania has played […]

Family Caregiving Is a Noble Responsibility

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February 20, 2024John Hook

Here’s a bit of old news. Old in three ways as a matter of fact. First, that it relates to the decade that ended four years ago. Second, that it […]

Hook: How to Solve Happy Valley’s Eminent Domain Problems

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February 6, 2024John Hook

Eminent domain is not a happy phrase. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, eminent domain is “a right of a government to take private property for public use by virtue of […]

Time for Pa. to Reinspect Car Inspections

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January 23, 2024John Hook

Last week I took part in one of our annual mandated days of semi-lost productivity here in Pennsylvania. And because we have several vehicles in our family I get to […]