Cooper Trahern serves as USA Basketball’s Director of Finance.  Before he arrived at USA Basketball, Trahern worked as a Controller in the construction industry for five years in Cañon City, CO. Trahern has also worked as a Financial Analyst and Decision Support Analyst with various companies in Denver. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - Finance, obtained in 2016 from the University of Denver. He received his Master’s in Professional Accounting from Colorado State University-Global in November of 2020. Trahern's past Board experience includes the Cañon City Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Vice President of Finance and President. 

 Trahern and his wife, Samantha, returned to Cañon City in 2017 and reside here along with their two children. As a dedicated sports enthusiast with a background in competing, officiating, and coaching, Trahern, influenced by his family, see sports and recreation as crucial for personal and community well-being.