2009 Hall of Fame Inductee - Cope Dwight Cope has spent the majority of his life being involved with special finance in some capacity. In order to learn a little about our inductee, it is necessary to also take a look at the company with which his entire life has been inextricably entwined. While he’s been officially on the company payroll for over 30 years, Cope’s history with Western Funding goes back much, much further.