Career Summary

Broad-based experience and accomplishments with responsibilities for profitability, asset quality and growth in financial institutions ranging in size from less than $100 million to an $8 billion multi-bank holding company. Responsibilities included setting and monitoring goals and objectives for staff, maintaining high morale, and developing leadership for the company banks. Areas of specific knowledge and strengths include:

• Merger and Acquisitions
• Management and Leadership
• Board of Director Relationships
• Staff Motivation
• Sales Management
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Management Presentations
• Team Building
• Organizational Development

Recognition, Accomplishments and Awards

• Kentucky Jaycees - Outstanding Young Man of Kentucky
• Who’s Who of Bank Executives in the United States
• Honorary Secretary of State of Kentucky
• Published article – “Customer Service and Retention,” Community Banker Magazine, June, 1996

Experience

With over 40 years in the banking industry, Cooper has had roles from CEO at the age of 28 of a community bank to EVP of an $8 billion bank holding company. He currently is the owner of his own bank consulting firm and is an active partner with The Newburgh Group.

Education

Education includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Evansville, Advanced banking degree from LSU School of Banking of the South, a former Adjunct Professor at the University of Evansville and a former instructor at the Kentucky Banker’s Kentucky School of Banking.