Johnny G. Cooper
Fenton
Summary
A driven entrepreneur with a proven record of executive leadership, adept at identifying opportunities, and building successful ventures from the ground up. With a background in the automotive industry, I excel at strategic planning, team leadership, and driving operational excellence. Notably, I led International Vehicle Importers to a successful exit through a sale to ADESA Auction, demonstrating my ability to create significant value and navigate complex transactions. At the time of sale, the business had $321 million in annual sales and was highly profitable. My passion lies in fostering innovation, creating sustainable growth, consistently exceeding expectations, and delivering exceptional results. I bring a unique blend of vision and execution, making me a valuable asset.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Lumos EV Inc.
Fenton
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
- Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
- Developed and executed strategies for entering new markets and increasing market share.
- Focus on new Energy Transportation and mobility for the Global Markets.
President
TCB Importing, LLC
Fenton
06.2015 - Current
- TCB Importing is a registered importer of the United States DOT. The company is licensed to certify automobiles for road use. TCB has field locations in Flint, MI, as well as Blaine, Washington. This allows the importation of vehicles on the East and West Coasts of the United States.
- Results-driven vehicle importer with extensive experience in navigating international trade regulations and establishing strong supplier relationships.
- Proven ability to manage the import process from start to finish, ensuring compliance and maximizing profitability.
- Skilled in market analysis, logistics, and customer service, with a track record of delivering high-quality vehicles to the U.S. market.
- Extensive currency exchange and FX hedging.
President, CEO
Azentek, LLC
Grand Blanc
01.2006 - 06.2011
- Grand Blanc, MI, November 9, 2007 (PR.com) Azentek, LLC, in partnership with Microsoft, made quite a bit of noise at this year’s SEMA show with the all-new Atlas CPC-1000 in-vehicle computer, preloaded with high-fidelity digital music provided by MusicGiants.
The Atlas is a double-din “all-in-one-chassis” multimedia infotainment system based on Intel® architecture that is designed to replace the existing radio in a vehicle. Running the Windows Vista operating system, it features a very long list of computing and entertainment capabilities, including voice recognition, CANbus integration, Bluetooth, AM/FM/Satellite/HD, CDRW/DVD/MP3/WMA, GPS navigation, built-in Wi-Fi, and much more. - “We showed a very early concept of the Atlas at the SEMA show last year and received very positive feedback,” said Johnny Cooper, Azentek’s President & CEO. “After a full year of additional development, taking ideas and suggestions directly from our customers, we are back this year with a remarkably impressive new version that is almost completely ready for market.”
- Rather than being confined to a single booth this year, Azentek had a presence in multiple areas throughout the show. With the company’s 2007 GMC Acadia demo car on display as a SEMA featured vehicle in the south hall, 2007 Dodge Avenger in the Chrysler booth, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country in Mopar Alley, a truck in the Digital Designs booth, and a main company booth in the north hall (#10374), Azentek was prepared to take SEMA by storm.
Amazingly, the company still plans to outdo themselves with even larger plans for the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show. “Since we will begin shipping our full in-car PC product line at the beginning of 2008, we are preparing for a massive grand launch at CES. I can’t quite say exactly what we have planned yet but I can promise that it will surely be a major highlight of the entire show,” commented Cooper.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
About Azentek
Headquartered in Grand Blanc, MI, Azentek is a major manufacturer of portable and in-vehicle computer solutions, including the private labeled FordLink™ system currently available in Ford trucks. In early 2008, Azentek will begin shipping the Atlas CPC-1000, their latest flagship in-dash radio replacement PC. Among the first of its kind, this technologically advanced computer has been designed specifically around the automotive industry standard 2-DIN radio space and will fit into over 180 million vehicles on the road today. For more information, please visit http://www.azentek.com.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goodrich High School
Goodrich, MI06-1982
Skills
- Market analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Product development
- Logistics management
- Customer relationship management
- Sales strategy
- Financial analysis
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Innovative and visionary
Accomplishments
- https://www.dimoramotorcar.com/press_releases/azentek.html
- https://www.pr.com/press-release/59640
Timeline
President
Lumos EV Inc.
01.2024 - Current
President
TCB Importing, LLC
06.2015 - Current
President, CEO
Azentek, LLC
01.2006 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Goodrich High School
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