Cooper is President and Managing Principal of Harley Ellis Devereaux, a national architecture, engineering, and planning firm. He has been involved in complex building projects for more than 30 years in both a design and management capacity. Cooper is responsible for all aspects of business operations for the firm’s Detroit office, in addition to his leadership role on the national level.
He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 19 states, has authored numerous articles and frequently speaks on both management and design issues. Cooper is a member of several business and technical organizations, helping to set guidelines for improved business practices and high performance building design. He is committed to southeast Michigan and the revitalization of the metropolitan Detroit area, and he supports several community organizations that share this mission.
Cooper is active on ACEC’s Planning Cabinet, ENR 500 Executive Steering Committee, and the ACEC Life Health Trust, in addition to serving as a National Vice Chair. He has also held all major leadership positions within the ACEC/Michigan member organization.
