Cooper Construction

Cooper Construction is a third generation, family-owned and operated general contractor located in Hendersonville, NC.

Since 1967, we have been proudly serving the building, utility and HVAC needs of public and private clients in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

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How We're Different

Diversity is our specialty.

Unlike many contractors, who develop their niche in a certain building type, our specialty is the diversity of our general construction projects. 

We are experienced in projects ranging from small renovations to multi-million dollar single contracts with clients in nearly every segment of the construction industry.

Our contractual methods include design-build, traditional design-bid-build, and construction management with an unlimited and unclassified general contractor’s license. We offer a variety of services including general building construction, public/private infrastructure, utilities (water/sewer) and HVAC.

Our clients are generally found in the areas of agricultural, commercial, government, industrial, medical, institutional, religious and sports & entertainment. Our company is one of the region’s leaders with systems buildings (pre-engineered buildings) and sustainable construction.

Celebrating 50+ years

of Construction Excellence

Numbers We're Proud Of

Years In Business

57

Cooper Generations

3

Industries Served

22

States Served

3

Employees

50

Projects Completed. Is yours next?  Contact us today!

2100+

Our Leadership

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Cooper devotes most of his time to project management, communications and business development.

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Mike Cooper oversees field activity with the Field Operations Manager, and, in addition, holds the contractor licenses under which the company operates.

Along with the senior staff, the two brothers share responsibility for contract negotiations and sales for many of the company’s larger negotiated and/or design/build projects.

Tom and Mike consider themselves to be very hands-on managers with an excellent senior staff supporting them in strategic decision making, overseeing projects and directing project managers, office staff and field employees.

While Tom & Mike remain majority shareholders, they are joined as Principals in the company by Tom's son, Zach, and Mike's daughter, Kelly.


Meet Our Team

Zach Cooper

Senior Vice President-Business Development & Sales

Zach joined Cooper Construction in 2008 after earning his bachelor’s degree in Construction Science and Management from Clemson University. As Senior Vice President, he plays a key role in driving the company’s strategic growth, focusing on both business development and construction project management. Zach leads design-build contract negotiations and strengthens Cooper Construction’s long-standing relationships with owners, architects, and clients. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s market presence and diversifying its project portfolio across multiple sectors. As a LEED Accredited Professional (BD+C), Zach also guides the company’s sustainability initiatives, ensuring environmentally responsible practices and the successful delivery of LEED-certified projects.

DeLaine DeBruhl 

Vice President

DeLaine has been a dedicated Cooper Construction employee since 1987, progressing from Superintendent to Project Manager before assuming his current role as Field Operations Manager. He coordinates and schedules all field activity, including manpower and equipment allocation across projects. DeLaine also leads Cooper Construction's Utilities Division, which specializes in comprehensive underground infrastructure services including water supply systems, wastewater management, stormwater solutions, and fire suppression lines. Under his leadership, the division serves municipal governments, commercial developers, industrial facilities, and residential communities throughout the region, delivering safe, on-time, and on-budget utility projects with minimal disruption.

Kelly Cooper Ford 

Chief Financial Officer

Kelly joined the company in 2003 after earning her bachelor's degree in business administration with a minor in accounting from Elon University. She served as the company's controller for 11 years before being promoted to Treasurer and CFO. In this role, Kelly oversees all financial reporting and provides strategic direction on financial matters. She tracks project costs throughout Cooper Construction to ensure each initiative is completed on schedule and within budget, while maintaining proactive communication with project owners to address questions and concerns thoroughly.

Trey Ford 

Vice President

Trey joined the company in 2004 after earning his bachelor's degree in business operations from North Carolina State University. As Vice President, he oversees all aspects of commercial construction, managing project execution, estimating potential work, and pursuing new business opportunities. Trey coordinates seamlessly between owners, developers, inspectors, and multiple subcontracting trades to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Committed to his personal work ethic, Trey emphasizes safety while maintaining an unwavering focus on quality.

John May

Vice President

John joined Cooper Construction in 2019 following past experience in construction industry disciplines for Commercial, Educational, Financial and Healthcare Facilities. His career began as a journeyman carpenter, a graduate of the AGC Construction Program at Marshall University and extensive continuing education programs. John's responsibilities include Pre-Construction Services, overseeing estimating and bid preparation, managing project budgets, contract administration, planning and design, and managing trade partners and customer relationships.

A Commitment to Our Community

As owners of Cooper Construction, Tom and Mike both believe in giving back to the community. They hold prominent positions in their church, and are leaders in many worthwhile regional endeavors.

A selection of organizations that Cooper Construction has proudly supported over the years includes the Boys and Girls Club, Rotary, Community Foundation of Henderson County, Chamber of Commerce, the county’s economic development organization, Partnership for Economic Progress, the Planning Board, the Children and Family Resource Center and Hospice.

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