Stan Cooper

This article is about the Wyoming state senator. For the Australian rules footballer, see Stan Cooper (footballer). For the Las Vegas courthouse shooting victim, see 2010 Las Vegas courthouse shooting. For the film actor, see Stelvio Rosi.

Stan Cooper (born September 21, 1940) is a former Wyoming State Senator, representing District 14 from 2005 until 2017.

Stan Cooper
Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 14th district
In office January 11, 2005 – January 10, 2017
Preceded by	Larry Caller
Succeeded by	Fred Baldwin
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 20th district
In office January 14, 2003 – January 11, 2005
Preceded by	Louie Tomassi
Succeeded by	Kathy Davison
Personal details
Born	(1940-09-21) September 21, 1940 (age 84) McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Julie Cooper
Children	5
Alma mater	Utah State University
Occupation	Businessman

Early life and education

Cooper was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and graduated from Utah State University in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. From 1975 to 1994, he was the owner of Sublette Electric.

Political history

Cooper first entered politics when he was elected to the Kemmerer City Council, starting his time in that body in 1982 and serving until 1988. From 1995 to 2002, Cooper was a county commissioner in Lincoln County, Wyoming. From 2003 to 2005 he served as a member of the Wyoming State House, and from the beginning of 2005 to 2017 he was in the Wyoming State Senate.

Family

Cooper is a Latter-day Saint. He and his wife Julie are the parents of five children.

Sources

• Vote Smart entry on Cooper