Jeff Cooper has been involved with Opportunity Village since November 2007 and currently serves as Treasurer of the Opportunity Village Foundation Board of Directors. He is also a partner at RubinBrown. Jeff was first introduced to the organization by former Associate Executive Director and Chief Fundraising Officer Linda Smith. Inspired both by OV’s mission and his personal connection through a cousin with special needs, Jeff became deeply committed to supporting the organization’s work.
Get to Know Jeff:
Q: What is your favorite type of food?
A: Hamburgers and hot dogs.
Q: What are some of your hobbies outside of work?
A: Attending sporting events—especially BYU football.
Q: What is one thing you cannot live without?
A: My wife, Kenna.
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
A: BYU football and basketball, and UNLV sports. As a native Las Vegan, I even attended UNLV’s very first football game at Cashman Field.
Q: If you could pick one superpower, what would it be?
A: To make this world more kind and peaceful.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A: Historic sites across the U.S., including church history and the nation’s most significant landmarks.
Q: What are you most proud of?
A: .Marrying way over my head
Q: What is your favorite holiday tradition?
A: Creating a Christmas nativity card featuring all of the grandchildren—now even a great-granddaughter—something the family has done since 2000.
Q: What is one piece of advice you would give people who are thinking about getting involved with Opportunity Village?
A: Do it, and don’t look back. The mission is wonderful. We not only serve others, but we are also blessed in return.
Q: What is your favorite OV event:
A: The Magical Forest.
