Chef Dr. Howard

Chef Dr. Howard L. Cooper, Ph.D., CEC, FHACA, CFE, CHE, is founder and owner of Coop’s Hospitality Training Institute in Decatur, Georgia, founder of Operation Chefs United; and co-founder of the NAACAHA. He taught culinary arts and hospitality at Morris Brown College for over 18 years, where he started the Scholars Program, teaching fine dining, etiquette and hospitality. Dr. Cooper has earned some of the highest awards in the culinary arts and hospitality: Certified Executive Chef, Fellow Healthcare foods Administrator; Certified Food Executive; Certified Hospitality Educator; and Executive Chef.
In addition to his many talents and accomplishments, Dr. Cooper is also an honorary veteran, elected to the Patriot National Roll of Honor by the State of Georgia; and is a member of the American Culinary Federation and World Association of Chefs Societies. Dr. Cooper has received Channel 11’s Community Service Award and the ESGR Award. He has also received the Seven Seals Award for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.