Kevin Coogan

Kevin Coogan has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Kevin has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Hope Enterprise Corporation as Vice President of Community & Economic Development, where they advanced the organization's mission in economically distressed areas. Kevin also worked at Whole Foods Market as a Marketing Team Leader, overseeing marketing programs and providing support to national supplier partners. Additionally, Coogan served as the Executive Director of Jail Guitar Doors USA, managing the daily operations of a nonprofit organization. Kevin has also worked in academia as the Director of The Center for Music and Arts Entrepreneurship at Loyola University New Orleans, where they led a post-Katrina grant program to support musicians and artists. Coogan's earlier experiences include roles at Stella Management, ASCAP, The Recording Academy, Ooz Jelly Productions (BMG Ventures)/Coogan Management, Zoo Entertainment (BMG), and Cash Box Magazine, where they gained expertise in brand management, artist development, and album chart management.

Kevin Coogan completed an Executive Program in Business Administration at UCLA Anderson School of Management from 2003 to 2004. Kevin also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Marketing from Loyola University New Orleans from 1983 to 1986. In addition to their formal education, Kevin Coogan achieved a Professional Plant-Based Certification Course from Rouxbe Online Culinary School in May 2021.