WNC President and CEO Will Cooper, Jr., Appointed Chairman of NAHB BUILD-PAC
WNC is proud to announce its President and CEO Will Cooper, Jr., has been appointed Chairman of BUILD-PAC, the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) bipartisan political action committee. BUILD-PAC is dedicated to electing pro-housing, pro-business candidates to federal office and plays a vital role in advancing the home building industry's advocacy priorities on Capitol Hill. Cooper was installed as Chairman during NAHB's 2026 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida, on February 18.
"I am honored to be installed as the 2026 Chairman of BUILD-PAC, one of the most influential political organizations in housing. I've been a BUILD-PAC Trustee for over a decade and I'm proud to advance the mission as Chairman during one of the most consequential mid-term cycles in years," said Cooper. "Elections matter and have a lasting impact on housing policy and home building. That's why it is so important for NAHB and the entire industry to be engaged in the political process every step of the way."
As Chairman, Cooper will preside over the BUILD-PAC Board of Trustees, which is composed of over 100 members from each state across the US. He will provide strategic leadership for the committee and help shape its engagement with NAHB members, stakeholders, and federal policymakers.
In addition to his work with BUILD-PAC, he serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of WNC and directs overall business strategy for WNC; subsidiary Community Preservation Partners, affiliate Preservation Equity Fund Advisors; and the Cooper Housing Institute, a non-profit devoted to ending the homeless crisis in America which was founded by the Cooper family.
WNC’s leadership in affordable housing extends beyond transactions. WNC continues to blend innovative financing structures with deep sector expertise to produce both social and economic value. Through the Cooper Housing Institute (CHI)—a non-profit foundation established by WNC leadership—innovative research, public awareness campaigns, and community partnerships advance understanding of systemic housing challenges, and provide tools to address them. Since its inception, CHI has awarded $3.6 million in grants to 26 organizations working to reduce housing instability and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Cooper's leadership is expected to enhance these efforts and further strengthen BUILD-PAC's role as a key advocate for the home building community. Cooper's appointment will last until the next International Builders Show in 2027.