Luke Cooksey

Title: Small Business Consultant

Specialties: Business startup, family-owned business, business planning and market research

Office location: Jacksonville

Luke Cooksey is a recent graduate of the University of North Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management. During his time at UNF, Luke developed a strong foundation in entrepreneurship, strategic management, and small business consulting while gaining hands-on consulting experience working with local entrepreneurs through the Florida SBDC at UNF as part of a small business consulting course.

Luke's passion for small business comes from a lifetime of firsthand experience. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, he worked in his father's pest control company from an early age. Most recently, he and his family purchased and took over a business in Flagler Beach, where he has served as a co-owner for the past two and a half years. He has also spent several years in the restaurant industry, gaining experience in both back-of-house and customer-facing operations. Combining his academic background with real-world business experience, Luke enjoys helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting, growing, and strengthening their businesses. He is passionate about turning clients' ideas into successful ventures and providing practical guidance that helps small businesses thrive.