Angus R. Cooper III Elected To UA System Board Of Trustees

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees recently elected Angus R. Cooper III to represent the First Congressional District on the board.

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The decision was made at the Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 7 and his election will be submitted to the Alabama State Senate for confirmation.

Cooper is a lifelong resident of Mobile and serves as president of The Cooper Group of Companies — an Alabama-based maritime firm with a global footprint.

“Angus Cooper III is widely regarded as one of Alabama’s most respected business leaders and has achieved impressive corporate success while remaining deeply committed to public service and community advancement,” Trustee Karen Brooks said after serving as chair of the Board’s Nominating Committee. “With his extensive leadership experience, strong business expertise and unwavering commitment to strengthening Alabama, we are confident he will be an exceptional addition to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees.”

The Board of Trustees cited Cooper’s expertise in international trade, logistics and economic development, which recently earned him an appointment by Governor Kay Ivey to serve on the Alabama Growth Alliance.

Cooper has also served on numerous corporate and civic boards, while holding key leadership positions on the Alabama State Port Authority, Alabama Wildlife Federation, Business Council of Alabama and UMS-Wright Preparatory School boards.

Cooper is a cabinet member of The Rising Tide 2.0 and earned his bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama.

Cooper and his wife, Gretchen Van Brackle Cooper, have four children: Angus IV, a recent UA graduate; Harris, a current UA student; Mary Lynn; and Darden.

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