Bank of America announced that Donald (Donnie) Cook has been named Arkansas state president in addition to his role as Little Rock market president. Cook succeeds E. Wilson Moore, who led the state for nine years and will continue in his role as market executive in Middle Market banking. As state president, Cook will serve as the company's enterprise leader throughout Arkansas.

He will work across the region to help deliver a wide range of global financial services to individuals and businesses locally, as well as deepen relationships with existing customers. He will also oversee corporate social responsibility activities including philanthropic giving, community development lending and investing, environmental initiatives, diversity efforts, arts and culture projects, financial education and employee volunteerism. In addition to his responsibilities as market and state president, Cook serves as senior vice president for Health Care and Institutional banking in Little Rock.

He is responsible for the development and management of commercial banking relationships for not-for-profit entities, religious organizations and not-for profit health care. He currently serves on the boards of Economics Arkansas and Fifty for the Future, and as secretary of Central Arkansas Boys and Girls Club Wetherington Foundation.