Starmark Appoints Dan Cook as Vice President of Business Development

Recognition Reflects Cook’s Leadership and Commitment to the Funeral Profession

RICHMOND, IN, June 19, 2025 – Starmark, the cremation solutions leader, has announced the appointment of Dan Cook as its Vice President of Business Development. Cook joined Starmark in 2023 as a leader from day one. His appointment as Vice President of Business Development can be compared to graduating from “Funeral Care University.” Cook gets the funeral business. 

Cook shared: “I love working with the Starmark team, who shares the common goal of helping families navigate loss and honoring their loved ones through funeral service. What I have found most rewarding is developing strong relationships with funeral professionals and helping them do better.” 

“Cook’s appointment as Vice President of Business Development marks another step forward for Starmark’s organization. His strategic insight, passion for the funeral profession, and commitment to excellence epitomize what makes Starmark special to funeral professionals.” – Justin Davis, President.

Cook holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and Psychology (B.B.A.) but credits his most significant learning to hands-on experience. “I’m honored to serve funeral professionals through Starmark. Having a background in sales, accounting, and finance, I see so many ways that Starmark can improve funeral service. What a pleasure it is to build upon existing and develop new Starmark friendships.”

About Starmark: Starmark creates Sensible Solutions® for funeral professionals to help families more easily honor life’s most meaningful moments with grace and respect. It is all about celebrating the lives of loved ones with dignity and care. This belief inspires everything we at Starmark do, allowing funeral service professionals and families to focus on love, legacy, and healing.  For more information, visit: www.starmarkcp.com 

Joyce E. Cook, age 94, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Racine, Surrounded by loved ones. She was born on May 4,1930 in Racine, the youngest daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Nee: Campbell) Maysian. She is a graduate of WiIlliam Horlick High School. On March 27,1951 Joyce united in marriage to Thomas G. Cook at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, they remained married for 55 wonderful years until Thomas’s passing in 2006. She was a dedicated mother to not only her 3 boys, but to many of the kids in her neighborhood as well. Joyce was a fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and loved attending the games whenever she was able. Most of all, she loved her family and enjoyed whenever she got to spend time with them. She loved the gatherings with her 5 sisters and their families. She will be missed by her son James (Cristina) Cook, daughter-in-law- Brenda Cook, ten grandchildren, Josh, Aaron, Abby, Ashley, Niki, Robin (Tom), Lindsey (Evan), Chelsea, Christofer, and Cristina, as well as six great – grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Elizabeth, husband Thomas, two sons, Michael and Eugene, one daughter-in-law Eillen, and five sisters, Zarta, Jean, Helen, Mary and Abby. Funeral services for Joyce will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. in Strouf Funeral Home in Racine. The family will receive guests in the funeral home on Monday, January 20,2025 from 4:00 P.M. until the start of service. Dinner will be held at Infusino’s Banquet Hall at 6:00 P.M. Burial will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Park in Union Grove.