Charlie Cooper

Owner | Founder | CEO

Charlie Cooper

Brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, sales, media, and company ownership

Founded companies have been recognized by Inc. 5000 (3) years in a row

Won best ecommerce solution in the country with AmeriCommerce, which was acquired by Capital One in 2014

Numerous company awards for website design, branding, and video production; Coached youth basketball, baseball, and football

Also, served in church leadership positions.

Recent Affiliated Companies

Americom Marketing: 2000 – Present

Founded the marketing company which serves a diverse group of industries such as jewelry, financial, legal, manufacturing, personal care products, food products, and educational organizations. www.americommarketing.com

AmeriCommerce (Software): 2005 – 2014

Co-Founded the ecommerce software platform that was acquired by Capital One in 2014.Company won the best ecommerce platform in the country in 2010 at the CODiE Awards. www.americommerce.com

Industry and Company Awards

• 2022 Davey Awards – Best User Experience – Website Design Bella Vios 

• 2022 Excellence in Media Awards – Club of Southeast Texas

• 2021 Small Business of the Year –Beaumont, Texas Chamber of Commerce

• 2021 Lamar University Executive in Residence

• 2020 National Davey Silver Award for Design – HB Neild

• 2020 Recognized as one of the Top Creative Agencies – The Manifest

• 2019 Named as a Top Advertising & Marketing Agency in Texas by Clutch

• 2019 Gold National Communicator Award for Infographics – Dragon Products

• 2018 Silver Addy Award for Website Design – Broussard’s

• 2017 Gold Addy for Local Television Commercials – Mobiloil Credit Union

• 2017 Gold Addy for Consumer Website – Rayburn Country

• 2017 Silver Addy Award for Packaging– Seaport Coffee

• 2017 National Davey Award for Website Design – Broussard’s

• 2016 & 2017 National Davey Silver Award for Video – Mobiloil Credit Union

• 2016 National Davey Silver Video Award for Video -Philpott Motors

• 2016 National Davey Silver Award for Non-Profit Video Arc of Greater Beaumont

Education & Company Certifications

Lamar University – 1983 Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

Certified Digital Marketing Consultant – Reach Local

Google Certified Partner with Americom Marketing

Guest Speaking Engagements

Lamar University Entrepreneur classes

Lamar University Passport Program– College of Business

Leadership Southeast Texas

Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation

Jefferson County Bar Association

Marketing presentations to companies with regional and national presence

Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center

Crystal Beach Community Church

TBN Television interviews

Lamar University Marketing 4340 Class Consultant

Lamar University Marketing Promotions Guest Speaker

Public Service & Advisory Roles

Lamar University CICE Board Advisor

(Center for Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship)

Legacy Christian Academy Jr High Head Basketball Coach

Youth Baseball, Basketball, and Football Coach

Board Member Crystal Beach Community Church

Pastor Search Committee Co-Chairman and Deacon – Cathedral in the Pines Christian Center

Personal

Charlie enjoys spending time with family and friends, travel, weekends at the lake house, fishing, boating, sports events, golf, and church activities.

Charlie has also consulted and/or invested in several ecommerce companies which include software, jewelry, nutritional, computers, and industrial markets. He is a researcher, motivator, and coach who enjoys the development of winning marketing strategies!

Public Speaking Availability

Charlie is available for public speaking events. You may contact Belinda, the office administrator at office@americommarketing.com to see about availability. Some of the topics include:

The story of an Entrepreneur -challenges and opportunities

Marketing in an ever-changing world

Denial is not a River in Egypt