January 21, 2026
Cooper Equipment Rentals announces the appointment of Brian Spilak as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026. Brian will succeed Doug Dougherty, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors on the same date, as part of a long-planned leadership succession.
Brian joined Cooper Equipment Rentals in 2016 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2023. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the equipment rental industry, with leadership spanning operations, fleet management, customer engagement, and technology. During his tenure, Brian has been a driving force behind strengthening Cooper’s operating discipline and technology capabilities, enabling the Company to execute its growth strategy while maintaining a strong customer-first culture across its national footprint.
“Cooper is built on strong fundamentals, a customer-first mindset, and a culture that values execution,” said Brian Spilak. “I am proud to step into this role and build on that foundation. Our focus remains clear: serving our customers exceptionally well, investing in our people, and growing the business in a disciplined and sustainable way across Canada.”
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