Jerry Cooper

Chairman of the Board

Since establishing Cooper Carry in 1960, Jerry Cooper, FAIA, LEED AP has helped guide the firm to a position of national prominence. Under his tenure, Cooper Carry has developed a well-earned reputation for consistency of quality architecture having received the Atlanta Chapter AIA (American Institute of Architects) Silver Medal for Design Excellence. Over the last 50-plus years, Cooper Carry has received more than 100 design awards. Individually, Jerry has received the Rothschild Medal, the highest award granted by the AIA Georgia Chapter, and the Leadership Award, which was given by the AIA Atlanta Chapter in recognition of his professional talent. In 2001 he was awarded with the Ivan Allen Award by the AIA Atlanta Chapter, which is awarded in recognition of service to the community. Jerry was also recognized by the AIA for his design excellence and long-standing involvement in the profession by being elevated to "Fellow" within the organization. He is currently an active leader in several of the firm's practices, including Office, Corporate and Government.�

Jerry is a Fellow with the American Institute of Architects (FAIA). Additionally he has served both as a member of the National Board of Directors of the AIA as well as a Trustee of the National Building Museum. He has also served as a member of numerous 'design awards juries'. He holds Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology. In 1956 he received a Fulbright Fellowship to the Universita' di Roma in Rome, Italy and was a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome, Italy in 1997. Cooper is registered in 21 states, is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Cooper Carry / Atlanta
191 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Suite 2400
Atlanta, GA 30303-1770
phone: 404-237-2000
fax: 404-237-0276
jerrycooper@coopercarry.com