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David Nephi Zook (born May 1, 1976) is an American politician serving as the 4th county executive/surveyor of Cache County, Utah since 2021.

Youth and heritage
Zook was the oldest son of five children born to Rodney and Tina Louise Zook. Zook was raised in San Bernardino, California. He graduated from San Bernardino High School. Zook's heritage lies deep within the Cache Valley area. He completed a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Las Vegas, Nevada area for two years.

Education
Zook received an undergraduate certificate in economic development from Utah Valley University in 2019. He received an associate of science degree in math and science from Victor Valley College in 1992. While attending Victor Valley College, Zook edited the college's newspaper and participated in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Zook also received a bachelor of science degree in organizational leadership from Azusa Pacific University in 2011. He received the Latin honor, magna cum laude (English: ) for his studies at APU. Zook then received a master of public administration degree from Southern Utah University in 2019. He participated in the Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society during his studies at SUU. Additionally, Zook received a graduate certificate in economic development from Western New Mexico University in 2021.

City manager for the City of Nibley

 * Firefly Park (idea, plans, grant, project management, preserving the land)

Public safety and infrastructure
Zook serves on the board of directors for The Family Place, centered in Logan, Utah. "The Family Place Utah is a private 501(c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization ... "

The Family Place (new locations, expansion plan, raise money, plans to expand services). Cell towers in Logan Canyon

Economic development

 * Founded Cache Valley Economic Development Alliance
 * Bear River Associations of Government
 * Housing Crisis Task Force

Open space

 * Open space bond

Community health

 * Bear River Health Department
 * Bear River Mental Health
 * Suicide prevention

Poverty and welfare

 * Bear River Homeless Council
 * Receiving center

Personal life
Zook and his wife, Andrea, married in 2017. They are the parents of seven children.

Awards and honors

 * ICMA Credentialed County/City Manager
 * Distinguised GFOA Budget Award with the City of Nibley, Utah