Scott Cooper

Scott is Chairman of the Board of SWA. For over two decades, he was COO and CFO of SWA and was involved in everything from business planning, financial management, and project and risk management to marketing, human resources, and retirement plans. Many years ago he transitioned from a career in corporate banking to EMIC, a consultant to SWA. Ultimately he joined SWA in-house where his interests have broadened from financial and risk management to strategic business and marketing issues.

Though the traditional purpose of business is to achieve optimal stock value for shareholders, Scott subscribes to an even more fundamental purpose: To provide a great place for talented people to excel professionally, to benefit their clients and the world, and to see their people make a decent living. Their primary focus is on their craft and their clients. He says in the end, this kind of professionally-focused organization will also be successful financially.