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WPP Welcomes James Harrison as New Chief of Staff
James Harrison – COS jharrison@wpowerproducts.com
HOUSTON, TX, April 22, 2025 — Worldwide Power Products (WPP) is pleased to welcome James Harrison as its new Chief of Staff, effective April 21, 2025.
Harrison brings more than two decades of experience in operations, business development, and strategic leadership across the energy, compression, and industrial services sectors. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Operations at Cooper Machinery Services, where he led a team of over 65 and managed a $25 million aftermarket business specializing in engine and compressor repair for equipment lines including Superior, Waukesha, and Caterpillar.
As Chief of Staff at WPP, Harrison will work closely with the executive leadership team to support key strategic initiatives, enhance internal collaboration, and align day-to-day operations with the company’s long-term goals. His cross-functional expertise—combined with a strong commitment to customer service and team development—uniquely positions him to support WPP’s continued growth and operational excellence.
Throughout his career, Harrison has held leadership roles at Dover Precision/Cook Compression, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Archrock, and Exterran, where he consistently drove performance improvements and operational innovation. He also brings experience in technical field services, engineering, and project management from earlier roles at Automated Logic Houston and Fluor.
WPP Founder & CEO, Will Perry, shared, “We’re fired up to have James on board. He brings a unique blend of commercial and operational experience, and his leadership style is a perfect match for the culture we’ve built here. Most importantly, we’re completely aligned on what matters most—growing our people, scaling our business the right way, and delivering the highest level of service to our customers. James is the right person to help us take that next big step forward, and I’m confident he’ll play a key role in our continued success.”
Harrison added, “Joining WPP is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that truly puts people first—both customers and employees. What drew me here was the strong culture, the leadership’s vision, and the chance to contribute to something growing and meaningful. I’m excited to support the team and help WPP continue building on its strong foundation.”
Harrison holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management with a minor in General Business Administration from Sam Houston State University. He resides in the Houston area with his family.