Rita Cooper is a Vice President and Principal at Huitt-Zollars, based in the firm’s corporate office in Dallas. With over 20 years of experience in the A/E/C industry, she leads the firm’s marketing and business development strategy, working closely with executive leadership to drive growth, enhance brand visibility, and strengthen client relationships.

Since joining Huitt-Zollars in 2007, Rita has overseen the business development and marketing/communications teams, guiding proposal development, brand positioning, and communications. Her background spans regional marketing management, corporate coordination, and business operations.

Rita’s expertise includes strategic planning, media and public relations, and CRM systems such as Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint. She is known for her collaborative leadership and ability to implement scalable marketing solutions that support firmwide success.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Tarleton State University.