Paul was raised and lives in London, Ontario Canada with his wife Mary and son Shawn. He graduated H.B. Beal Highschool and Fanshawe Trade Collage. In 1966 he became a plumber in UA local 593 working as a journeyman, foreman, area foreman and ending as a Piping Superintendent for his employer.
In 1969 Paul Joined the London Unit 227 latter to become London Unit 393 of ANAVETS. He worked on various committees until 1997 when he was elected to the executive of the Unit to serve as the second vice president and secretary.
In 2005 Paul was elected as a Vice President of the Ontario Provincial Command and served provincially until he was elected a Dominion Officer in 2014. He was elected Dominion President at the 55th Biennial Dominion Convention in Winnipeg, MB September 14th, 2022.
President Hooper continues to act as liaison to the Veterans Council at Parkwood Hospital Western Counties wing. He helps organize and call bingos monthly and assists in the coordination of two summer BBQs all for the Veterans residing at Parkwood.
As a passionate musician, he is always ready to provide musical entertainment whenever the need may arise and lends his talents often to his eager audiences.
Paul volunteers with a London organization called Save The Brave, working to get Homeless Veterans off the street, in permanent housing and required medical care. He is always advocating for our Veterans, their families and for the betterment of our communities.