Chuck Cooper III

Chuck Cooper III began their career in 1999 as a Professional Representative at Merck, where they communicated scientific and medical information to Healthcare Professionals. Chuck was responsible for establishing strategic plans to drive business for Merck's Vaccines Portfolio as a Senior Professional Representative from 2007 to 2021. In 2011, Chuck founded and became President/CEO/Founder of the Chuck Cooper Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Charles "Chuck" Cooper and providing scholarships and leadership development to underserved students. In 2020, Chuck co-authored Breaking Barriers: The Chuck Cooper Story.

Chuck Cooper III graduated from the University of the Cumberlands with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business.