Edward Hopper is the President and Founder of ALTOR Processing Systems INC, a company he co-founded in January 1999, specializing in the credit card processing industry. Growing up as a 'Navy Brat,' his family lived across the world, including Iceland and England, experiences that he credits with broadening his perspective and strengthening his adaptability.

In December 2017, Hopper launched Altor/50, a business model that dedicates 50% of Altor's profits from new clients to charitable causes.