Gary Kooper is a Trainer, Coach, Mentor, Speaker, and Author. He has spent his professional career in the Industrial and Consumer packaging industry leading multiple world class business functions and teams for one of the largest packaging companies in the world.

Throughout his tenure, Gary and his teams were able to bring about world-class operational improvements as well as meet the needs of the most demanding consumer and industrial packaging organizations in the world. His relentless focus on details and the pursuit of excellence would earn him Director roles leading some of the most talented manufacturing leaders in the industry.

Gary’s various roles provided him the opportunity to travel the globe, spending time in 180 factories, training, developing, and building his teams. Through this experience Gary has learned that Front Line Leaders, those who engage, inspire, and build trust, have the biggest impact on the most important individuals of any organization. Gary has utilized his leadership, operational, mentoring, and coaching experience, to help shape and influence many individuals and teams, both professionally and outside the workplace.

The foundation of his message is “It’s Up To Me I Can Make a Difference.” Through his company, Kooper Leadership Academy, whose mission is “To engage the hearts and minds of individuals, empowering them to consider the value they bring to themselves and others on a daily basis,” Gary is creating and developing more leaders to help individuals, communities, and organizations become the best they can be.