E. Hooper Hardison, Jr.

E. Hooper Hardison, Jr. is president and CEO of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, a manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings for the construction industry. Before beginning his career with Charlotte Pipe in 1988 he worked in the banking industry.

Mr. Hardison serves on the boards of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, The Dowd Foundation, Queens University, Crosland Interests LLC Control Trust, Central Piedmont Community College Foundation and Christ Church Foundation.

Mr. Hardison attended Woodberry Forest School and earned a BA degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his Masters in Business Administration from the Darden School at the University of Virginia.