Jason Cooper MBA Email Address

Director of Business Development and Compliance

Brookshire Grocery Company has a rich history dating back to 1928. Brookshire Grocery Co. is committed to putting people first and providing the best for its customers and employees Y=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_ approximately 14,000 people known as Y=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_ partners.Y=E_Y=E_ \r\n\r\nToday, Brookshire Grocery Co. has more than 175 stores operating in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, under four distinct banners:\r\n\r\nBrookshireY=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_ s Food Stores (www.brookshires.com) Full-service supermarkets featuring everything from specialty departments to carryout service; \r\n\r\nSuper 1 Foods Stores (www.super1foods.com) Upscale warehouse-style stores with lower operating costs passed on to customers; \r\n\r\nFRESH by BrookshireY=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_ s (www.freshbybrookshires.com) A concept store that combines the offerings of a full-service supermarket with specialty, organic and natural products and an extensive chef-prepared foods selection. \r\n\r\nSpring Market (www.spring-market.com) Grocery stores offer a full shopping experience, low prices and a focus on community involvement and superior customer service. The name honors the companyY=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_ s rich history that began in 1928 with a store on Spring Avenue in Tyler. \r\n\r\nThe company also operates three distribution facilities Y=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_Y=E_Y=E_ two based in Tyler, Texas, and one in Monroe, La. BGCY=E_Y=E_ Y=E_Y=E_ s internal manufacturing facilities include dairy, ice cream, yogurt, ice and water/drink plants, which produce a wide variety of award-winning products including the popular Goldenbrook Farms Premium Ice Cream.\r\n\r\nBrookshire Grocery Co. continues to provide the best to its customers and dedicated partners. BGC is heavily involved in the communities where it operates, supporting more than 800 charitable organizations annually.

Responsible for, and also direct individuals responsible for: * Real Estate and Strategic Store Growth through new construction and acquisition * New Business Development Opportunities * Lease Administration * Federal, State Legislative Efforts * Local-Option Elections Company representative for Federal and State Industry/Trade Associations. Extensive personal experience in: State and Federal Legislative Advocacy/Lobbying, Corporate Policy Management/Development, Regulatory Compliance (Alcohol, Tobacco, Tax, WIC, Anti-Money Laundering), Local-Option Elections, Department Management, Licensing and corporate Real Estate. Previous oversight of: * Regulatory Compliance * Anti-Money Laundering * Facility Licensing * Corporate Food Safety * Corporate Operations Safety Management * Product Recalls