Former CBP Chief Ntina Cooper Joins U.S. Travel Association as Senior Vice President of Operations

The U.S. Travel Association right now introduced the hiring of Ntina Ok. Cooper as Senior Vice President of Operations, bringing seasoned management to advance the affiliation’s strategic priorities.

“Ntina knows how to drive results in complex environments,” mentioned Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “She has led at scale inside one of the federal government’s most demanding agencies, and she brings the discipline and leadership we need to align our operations with where this organization is headed.”

Cooper brings greater than 20 years of management expertise throughout operations, technique and enterprise transformation. 

In her new position, Cooper will function a member of the group’s management staff and oversee Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and Legal—making certain the affiliation’s core features are aligned, built-in and constructed to help long-term progress.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of an organization focused on strengthening the travel industry and to support its next phase of growth,” mentioned Cooper. “I’m looking forward to working alongside a strong team and helping drive what comes next for U.S. Travel.”

Cooper most just lately served as Executive Assistant Commissioner for Enterprise Services at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the place she led a nationwide group of greater than 4,000 staff delivering mission-critical companies throughout procurement, human capital, data know-how and amenities. She has held senior management roles throughout CBP and the Department of Homeland Security. Cooper holds a bachelor’s diploma from the University of Michigan and a grasp’s diploma from DePaul University.