Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Gingrich as Vice President, Finance.

Chris Gingrich is an experienced corporate finance professional with more than 20 years of experience across various industries, including manufacturing and public accounting. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer at Kraton Corporation, where he successfully led multiple transformative M&A integrations. Prior to his role at Kraton, Chris worked in public accounting with Deloitte and Arthur Andersen.

Chris holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Sam Houston State University and an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Houston. Chris is also a certified public accountant.

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Upton as Sr. Vice President, Information Technology.

Dave Upton is a seasoned technology executive with 20+ years of experience providing best-in-class solutions for the manufacturing and distribution industries. Most recently, Dave led the technology organization at Lowe’s Pro Supply, the MRO arm of Lowe’s Home Improvement, where he led the digital transformation of the organization during several years of rapid growth and expansion. Prior to Lowe’s, Dave served as Chief Information Officer at Tri-Point Oil & Gas Production Systems and held senior technology leadership roles at FloWorks and Gulf States Toyota. Dave will provide strategic leadership and management of Cooper’s IT infrastructure, systems, and digital transformation initiatives. 

Dave holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta and multiple technical certifications.

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Ewers as Vice President, Turbocharger Solutions International (TSI).

Tyler Ewers is an accomplished manufacturing leader with more than 20 years of experience, specializing in Lean principles and their implementation. Throughout his career, Tyler has held key engineering and operational leadership roles at organizations such as Advanced Technology Services, Case New Holland, and Kaiser Aluminum. His responsibilities included spearheading strategic growth initiatives, optimizing asset management, and reducing manufacturing costs. Currently, Tyler directs strategic operations for Cooper’s turbocharger division, overseeing both repair services and new manufacturing ventures. 

Tyler earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Governors University.

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Debarshi Lahiri as Sr. Vice President, Business Development.

Debarshi Lahiri is a seasoned international executive with over two decades of experience across multiple functions and service industries. He started his career as a field engineer with Schlumberger and distinguished himself with roles of increasing complexity and leadership in Operations, Sales & Marketing, Strategy, and Business Development. Before joining Cooper, Debarshi served as Vice President of Global Commercial and Operations at GXO Logistics, Inc. Prior to his tenure at GXO, Debarshi held several senior leadership roles at Siemens (11 years) and Schlumberger (7 years). 

Debarshi holds a Bachelor of Technology, Honors degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and an MBA from London Business School.

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin Molyneaux as Vice President, Gulf Coast Region.

Dustin Molyneaux brings more than 16 years of experience in the machinery manufacturing industry. Dustin’s journey began at Dresser-Rand in 2008, where he wore many hats, including Client Service Manager, Commercial Operations Manager, and Service Center Manager. Following the acquisition of Dresser-Rand by Siemens Energy in 2017, Dustin climbed the ranks holding positions such as Director of Sales – Atlantic, Director of Business Development and Digital Solution Sales, North America, and Head of Sales North America – Industrial Applications Services. By 2022, he was promoted to Head of Global Repair Operations, and in 2023, Dustin made a strategic move to Shermco Industries as VP of National Accounts. Dustin now serves as Cooper’s VP – Gulf Coast Region where he will lead our team with vision and integrity, driving growth, and fostering strong relationships across the Gulf Coast. 

Dustin holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Louisiana State University.

Cooper is pleased to announce the promotion of Patrick Gillespie to Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Patrick is a sales leader with extensive experience and proven leadership. Patrick will oversee sales for the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, as well as marketing & sales operations. Patrick will also be responsible for leading Cooper’s global emissions reduction sales.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Patrick earned a BA in International Relations and Russian Language from Boston University. He began his career with General Electric in Moscow as part of the Strategic Marketing team for the Russia and CIS region.

In 2015, Patrick returned to the U.S. and joined Cooper as the Sales Operations Manager. Over the years, he has advanced through a series of commercial leadership roles, His positions at Cooper have included Director of Sales for the Western U.S., North America, and most recently, Vice President of Sales – Americas. In these roles, Patrick has been instrumental in developing partnerships with our customers to help keep their fleets running in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

We look forward to Patrick’s continued success and growth at Cooper.

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Bernie McCoy, Jr. as Senior Vice President, Field Operations. 

Bernie McCoy is a 20+ year leader in the oil & gas and new energy industries. He has held various leadership roles at TechnipFMC and Shermco Industries in engineering, project management and field operations. Bernie brings a wealth of strategic leadership experience to support our mission and values, advance our ambitious goals, and drive future growth at Cooper. 

Bernie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA both from Texas A&M University.

Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth “Kenny” Pucheu as Chief Financial Officer. 

Kenny has had a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the Oil & Gas sector where he demonstrated an exceptional ability to lead finance organizations and business transformations across a variety of global markets. 

Kenny joins Cooper from NexTier Completion Solutions where, as EVP and Chief Financial Officer, he played a pivotal role in steering the company through the challenges of the pandemic to emerge as a top-performing company in the sector. His leadership in finance, accounting, M&A, Information Technology, and Digital Initiatives contributed to the company’s strong growth in revenue, earnings, and market capitalization. 

Before NexTier, Kenny held a broad leadership position at the Keane Group, Inc., spearheading finance and operational initiatives and driving a digital transformation that significantly enhanced financial performance. Prior to Keane Group, Kenny held several roles of increasing responsibility at Schlumberger. 

Kenny holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and executive education from Wharton and the Harvard Business School.