The following is the current Board of Trustees that oversees The Cooper Institute's strategic direction and educational and research initiatives.
Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Dallas, TX
Chairman Emeritus
Author of the best-selling book, Aerobics, in 1968 and 19 subsequent books
Founded The Cooper Institute, a nonprofit foundation, in 1970
Later established the Cooper Clinic, Cooper Fitness Center, Cooper Hotel & Conference Center, Cooper Spa, Cooper Wellness, Cooper Consulting Partners, and Cooper Complete
Former U.S. Ambassador to the 30 member organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Institute Board member since 2005
Nina B. Radford, MD, Dallas, TX
Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Medicine Department, Cooper Clinic
Director of Clinical Research, Cooper Clinic
Institute Board member since 2007
Steven S. Reinemund
Retird Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo
Institute Board member since 2003
Eduardo J. Sanchez, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Dallas, TX
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, American Heart Association
Chair, Advisory Committee to the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Chair, External Advisory Board, Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health
Institute Board member since 2011
Roger Staubach, Dallas, TX
15 Partners
Board Member: AMR Corporation Board of Trustee
Former NFL Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Institute Board member since 1980
Executive Committee
Utilizes the authority of the full Board of Trustees in the governance of the business, legal, and ethical affairs of the Institute, except where action by the full Board is expressly required.
Members:
Tedd L. Mitchell, MD, Chairman
Charles Anderson, Vice Chairman
Stephen D. Good - Secretary
Nina B. Radford, MD
Laura F. DeFina, MD, ex-officio
Strategy and Governance
Committee Members
Responsible for nomination and renomination of trustees to the Board. Ensures that adequate planning has been undertaken by the leadership of the Board to carry out the mission of the organization. Handles other governance issues of the corporation throughout the year.
Members:
Elmer L. Doty - Chairman
Ray L. Hunt
Hon. Jeanne Johnson Phillips
Stephen D. Good
Laura F. DeFina, MD, ex-officio
Amy Johnson, ex-officio
Audit Committee
Reviews financial statements, internal control matters, and any other communications from and with the external auditor. Reports to the Board.
Members:
Thomas W. Codd – Chairman
Brian O. Casey
Drayton McLane, Jr.
David D. Glass
Arthur M. Blank
Ashford Chancelor, consultant
Investment Committee
Oversees short- and long-term investments of the Institute’s endowment and operating reserve.