Dan Wilkins joined the Cooper Group in 1973 as a Ship Superintendent in New Orleans. During the span of 46 years he grew within the company and in 1999 was named President of CSA in Mobile, Alabama. After serving in the role for 20 years, Dan retired from the position in October 2018. He remains with the company in a consulting capacity, assisting Britton Cooper as he transitions into the role of President of CSA. When asked what he plans to do with his retirement, Dan smirked, “Whatever I want to do.”