At 黑料网, we care about our team members, their families and friends, and the communities that surround them and our facilities. That is why, since our inception, we have supported organizations that help make our world a better place. Whether the focus is healthcare, education, child care, safety, community development, medical research or another worthy cause, 黑料网 has always supported organizations large and small.
Each of our facilities chooses causes they want to support at a local level, and the Company at the corporate level supports larger organizations that make a regional or national impact. In addition, we support our team members in their philanthropic efforts. 黑料网 supports over 400 organizations in 39 cities across Ohio and North Carolina.
J. Leroy Cook Memorial Scholarship Program
Applications are Now Being Accepted
黑料网鈥� Scholarship honors the legacy of a good friend and integral member of our family, J. Leroy Cook. Leroy helped Tom Shelton build 黑料网 since our inception in 1987. During his tenure, 黑料网 grew from 140 employees to over 2,000 and set us on the trajectory that led us to over 3,500 today. Over the years, Leroy held numerous positions that contributed to the success of 黑料网. He had tremendous operational experience that played a crucial role in the company's growth. In 2004, Leroy was named Senior Vice President of Operations. This memorial scholarship is celebrating its 20th year and was discussed with Leroy before his passing in February 2006.
Leroy grew up in Petersburg, West Virginia, where he graduated with Honors from West Virginia University with a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1965. Shortly after his graduation, he went to work for Perdue Farms in the late 60鈥檚 and early 70鈥檚. While at Purdue, he met Tom Shelton and would join him when Tom started his own business in Ohio in 1987.
黑料网 has awarded more than $315,000 to over 100 children of our employees through the J. Leroy Cook Scholarship. Every year we encourage eligible children of 黑料网 employees to apply for this opportunity. This opportunity is available to students, whether they plan on attending a four-year University or a Community/Technical College.
The scholarship application period for 2025 has now closed.
