Brian Cooper Honored with Second Annual Charlie Brown Award

The Charlie Brown Mentorship Award was established in 2017 to recognize chapter members that exhibit exemplary mentorship and bridge the gap between government, military and industry. The chapter is honored to recognize a leader in the community that goes above and beyond to mentor individuals within AFCEA as well as individuals seeking career advice. Mr. Brian Cooper has been one of the most influential, innovative and dedicated members of AFCEA; his support began almost two decades ago when he pioneered the Young AFCEAN Program (YAC) for CMD in 2000. He served as YAC CMD president for five years, while serving as president of the YAC International Advisory Council and helping create the YAC by-laws and handbook. By 2007, Brian became the president of CMD. From there he served in an influential role as the president of the board of directors for CMD and also on the International Intelligence Committee where he organized the Intelligence Symposium events for 2 years. Today Brian serves on the board of directors, and he has just completed the year as president for the second time. He provided leadership and mentoring for the Aberdeen Chapter during its startup, as well as championed multiple AFCEA endowments at community colleges and universities. Brian's leadership, dedication and support to AFCEA continue to be invaluable.

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