James E. and Deborah L. Hooper

James E. (‘79) and Deborah L. (’82) Hooper, of Greensboro, are both ECU accounting graduates. Jim is president of Staunton Capital, and Deborah is the president of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. The couple established the James E. and Deborah L. Hooper Scholarship in 2007 to assist deserving accounting students.

When asked their motivation for funding a scholarship, the Hoopers said, “Our forever gratitude for our ECU accounting degrees has been amplified by the College of Business Scholarship program. Paying it forward supports extraordinary, exceptional students who take us back to the future as they prepare for careers full of possibilities.”