Cooper Barron currently serves as the Director of Engineering at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark since October 2024. Prior to this role, Cooper held several engineering leadership positions, including Regional Director of Engineering at Sonesta Hotels from October 2022 to September 2024 and at Aimbridge Hospitality from March 2021 to October 2022. Additional experience includes serving as Area Director of Engineering and Director of Engineering at Hersha Hospitality Management from December 2015 to March 2021, as well as Director of Engineering positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. from January 2014 to December 2015 and Viceroy Hotel Group from October 2012 to January 2014. Cooper began a career in engineering with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in May 2006 as Assistant Director of Engineering.