Josh Cooper has joined Forgen as Vice President of Business Development, Gulf Coast.

Josh brings over two decades of experience leading business development efforts in the oil and gas market to the Forgen Gulf Coast team. Well-established in the Gulf Coast market, Josh is a Baton Rouge native and most recently led the business development team at Cajun Industries, a Louisiana-based industrial contractor. His prior experience includes roles in business development and sales in the oil, gas, chemical, energy, and renewable markets.

Steve Henderson, Vice President and General Manager of Gulf Coast Operations for Forgen, said, “I am thrilled to welcome Josh Cooper as the new Vice President of Business Development for our Gulf Coast team. I’ve known Josh for years and can attest that his honest and genuine personality is both a perfect fit for the culture here at Forgen, but also well-regarded by many of his peers in the industry. With his years of experience working on business development teams and strategic focus on the region, I am confident that he will lead us to capturing key strategic opportunities.”

As for Josh, he said, “I was drawn to Forgen by its commitment to innovation, its vibrant company culture, and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate individuals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the construction industry.”

Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Decision Sciences from Louisiana State University. He is a member of the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the American Petroleum Institute, and the ECC Association’s Future Leaders Program. He is also a board member for the Associated Builders and Contractors Texas, Gulf Coast Chapter. Josh is based in Forgen’s Houston, Texas office.