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William Cooper

Chairman & CEO

William A. Cooper returned as Chief Executive Officer of TCF Financial Corporation in July 2008. He had previously been Chief Executive Officer of TCF from 1985 to 2005. Mr. Cooper has also been Chairman of the Board of TCF Financial Corporation since 1987.Previously, Mr. Cooper was a senior auditor for Touche, Ross & Co.A graduate of Wayne State University, Detroit, Mr. Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting with majors in economics and finance. Mr. Cooper serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Friends of Education.