Our Team

WINFIELD L. COOPER, III
President, has accrued 25 years of commercial real estate experience with a strong banking and financial analysis background. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree and an MBA. He is a Member of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM); Real Estate Alumni of Michigan (RAM); National Association of Realtors; Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR).
win@coopercom.com
JAMES D. DOWSETT
Vice President-Associate Broker with over 40 years in the real estate business. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Central Michigan University in Education, and founded and operated Dowsett Real Estate School. Jim has served as President for the Flint and Lapeer Board of Realtors, and Vice President for the Michigan Board of Realtors.
jim@coopercom.com
LEO SEIDE
Senior Vice President, has been with the company since 1990. He has 43 years in business ownership, is experienced in buying and selling businesses and land assemblage. He is a life-long area resident with a history of county-wide community involvement. Leo has established a lasting business relationship throughout the banking, legal and medical community.
leo@coopercom.com
KAREN J. CAPE
Vice President, joined the company in 1993 after 10 years with Mansour Developments, a major commercial development firm. She also has 5 years previous sales experience. She is proficient in selling, leasing and assemblages of commercial properties, as well as conducting searches for clients requiring specific locations or investment properties.
karen@coopercom.com
MARK MITCHELL
Associate Broker with 12 years real estate experience, joined the company in 2003. He specializes in land development and executive recreational properties. Mark graduated from MSU with an agri-business education degree and owns a successful hunting preserve business.
mark@coopercom.com
TIM PITTENGER
Associate with 8 years of commercial real estate experience. Tim has 15 years prior experience in the banking industry and 8 years in the insurance industry. He is proficient in selling, working with buyers, and leasing commercial properties. Tim is a life-long area resident and former school board member.
tim@coopercom.com

DAN GROLEAU

Associate Broker joined the company in 2009.  He has been in commercial/industrial real estate since 1982 and specializes in vacant land and industrial properties. Dan received his BBA degree from Baker College. He has successfully represented Owners, Tenants and Buyers in transactions both locally and nationally. His varied real estate experience and excellent people skills have made him one of the most respected Realtors in Genesee County.
dan@coopercom.com

MIKE WIZYNAJTYS

Associate, joined the company in 2011.  Having been a civil engineer and land surveyor for nearly 30 years, Mike is very experienced in dealing with commercial and industrial property and real estate development. He is proficient in assessing the needs of buyers and sellers. He is a local business owner and a life-long area resident.

mike@coopercom.com

CAROL KOKE
Accounting Manager, joined the company in 1989 and is responsible for all accounting duties associated with each property, both for Cooper Commercial and each property we manage. Her prior experience includes 15 years as office manager with one of Michigan's largest HVAC contractors.
carol@coopercom.com

PHYLLIS SIMONIN
Executive Assistant to Winfield L. Cooper, III, joined the company in 1995. Her prior experience includes over ten years with General Electric Company. She also provides technical support to the sales staff.
phyllis@coopercom.com
AMANDA CATHEY
Marketing Director and Administrative Assistant, joined the company in 2004, provides administrative support for the sales staff and marketing of listed properties through various advertising media. Her prior experience includes eight years as an office manager for a residential builder.
amanda@coopercom.com

CYNTHIA PRINCE

Accounts Payable Clerk, joined the company in 2010 and is responsible for all accounts payable duties for both Cooper Commercial and each property we manage and provides assistance to the Accounting Manager.  Her prior experience includes 28 years as staff accountant and HR Administrator for Seniors Unlimited, Inc.

cynthia@coopercom.com

JODIE COOPER

Accounting Clerk, joined the company in 2010 and is responsible for all banking functions, reconciliation of bank accounts, inventory of supplies and a variety of office duties. She also provides assistance to the Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Clerk. Her prior experience includes work as a freelance artist and interior designer.

jodie@coopercom.com