Center Administration
Executive Director
Brigadier General Billy Cooper holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Education Administration from Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma, and
a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Georgia State
University, Atlanta, Georgia. He is a Dallas, Texas native.
He was commissioned a second lieutenant on graduation from Officer
Candidate School in December 1968. In 1969, he was assigned as Forward
Observer and later Executive Officer, Battery A, 1st Battalion, 21st,
1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam.
He currently serves as Executive Director of Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy.