Alumni Awards

Raymond “Randy” K. Cooper II ’77
Morrison Medallion

Raymond “Randy” Cooper has built a distinguished career in business and real estate development, complemented by decades of service to Transylvania University. Randy graduated with a B.A. in English in 1977, served as the social chair and vice president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and played on the university’s tennis team.

Randy has served as president of The Myers Y. Cooper Company since 1987, continuing a four-generation legacy in real estate development and investment. In addition to his professional success, Randy has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement, offering his time and expertise to numerous nonprofit organizations and philanthropic initiatives throughout the Cincinnati region.

His service to Transylvania began in 2004 with his election to the Alumni Board, where he served for six years, including a term as president (2007–08). He subsequently joined the Board of Visitors and was later appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Board of Regents. In 2017, he was elected to the Board of Trustees, where he continues to play a vital role in university governance. Currently serving as vice chair of the Board of Trustees, he is a member of the Governance and Infrastructure Committees and chair of the Advancement Committee.

Randy’s commitment to Transy extends beyond his leadership roles. He has been instrumental in organizing and supporting events that strengthen the university’s connections with alumni and the community. His philanthropic contributions have provided meaningful support for Transylvania’s students and institutional priorities.

He and his wife, Nancy, have been married for 48 years and are the proud parents of three children, including a 2006 Transylvania graduate.