As President and COO of Cooper Equipment Rentals, Darryl Cooper has led the company from a small regional operation to one of Canada’s fastest-growing equipment rental providers. Since taking the reins in 2003, he’s expanded Cooper to more than 85 branches nationwide—building a reputation for service, safety, and strong culture along the way. Darryl’s people-first leadership style emphasizes trust, empowerment, and values-driven decision-making, which has helped Cooper seamlessly integrate acquisitions and launch new specialty divisions.