OUR LEADERSHIP
Jimmy McCord, P.E.
Jimmy McCord is the CEO/Owner of McCord Engineering, Inc. (MEI). Mr. McCord graduated with his Master of Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1971.
While in graduate school, he served as a Graduate Assistant for Electric Power Institute of Texas. Mr. McCord worked for Electric Power Engineers, Inc. from 1970-1985 where he served as a Staff Consulting Engineer and Vice-President. He had the vision and started McCord Engineering, Inc. in January of 1985. He has played a leading role for Electric Distribution and Transmission projects that include Overhead to Underground Electric Line Conversions, Capital Improvement Plans, Master Planning and Studies, feasibility analyses, and new development for cooperatives and municipalities.
Mr. McCord is an avid supporter and follower of Texas A&M Aggie athletics and has served as a statistician for Aggie Basketball for thirty-seven years and Aggie Football for forty years. He is equally as passionate about agriculture; his devotion to ranching is evident through the success of his cattle operation, JM Cattle Company. Youth, as well as adults, from Brazos, Madison, and Robertson Counties know Mr. McCord as an ardent supporter of local 4-H and FFA programs, in addition to school organizations and clubs.
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Educational Background:
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1970
- Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1971
License Status:
Professional Engineer – State of Texas #36899
Societies
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Texas Society of Professional Engineers
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- Tau Beta Phi
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Eta Kappa Nu Association
- National Cattleman’s Beef Association
- Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
- Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas
Rex Woods, P.E.
Rex Woods serves as the firm’s President/Co-Owner and has been performing electric system consulting engineering for over twenty-two years.
Rex graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1992 and joined the team at McCord Engineering, Inc. in 1993. He has played a leading role for Electric Distribution and Transmission projects that include Overhead to Underground Electric Line Conversions, Capital Improvement Plans, Master Planning and Studies, feasibility analyses, and new development for cooperatives and municipalities.
Project types include new electric power tie lines, power line reconductors, voltage conversions, streetlight designs, and electric powerline designs in new subdivisions.
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Educational Background:
- B.S., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1992
License Status:
Professional Engineer – State of Texas #87089
Technical Publications, Papers, Presentations:
- Presented on “Distribution and Transmission Pole Design” at Texas Electric Cooperatives Engineering Conference, September 2012
- Presented on “Arc Flash” at the MESA Conference, October 2013 and at the Texas Electric Power Conference, April 2014
- Presented on “Current Options for Overhead Sectionalizing on Rural Electric Distribution Systems” at the Texas Electric Cooperatives Engineering Conference, September 2014
- Presented on “Key Changes and Proposals for the 2017 National Electric Safety Code (NESC)”, September 2015
MEI Officers
Danny Kasper, VP; Kathy Parker, Treasurer; David Witte, VP; Rex Woods, President; Jimmy McCord, CEO; Julie Cerny, Secretary; Jeramy Pampell, VP
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What Makes US Exceptional
Innovation
We don’t just read up on the latest technology. We are creating it.
See how we are lifting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to new heights!
Lasting Partnerships
Working alongside utility companies for decades proves we are doing something right! Several of our clients have been with us for over 30 years.
Above and Beyond
Our commitment to excellence and focus on our clients motivates us to continually produce the highest quality of work.
Experience
Thirty-five years of business in a college town known for its engineers doesn’t happen by accident. Our experience has laid the groundwork for our becoming experts in our field.
Professional Engineers
What Our Clients Have to Say...
McCord Engineering started providing work order inspections prior to 1989 and our relationship with McCord Engineering has grown to being our main engineering firm doing two year and long range work plans, sectionalizing studies, designing and inspection of transmission upgrades, and designing distribution work plan projects. We have found McCord Engineering to be very competent and innovative group using the latest technology such as lidar drones to survey and design distribution lines and assist us with any needs.
Clayton Stanford
Engineering Director
San Bernard Electric Co-op
McCord Engineering is one of the most innovative, forward looking, and technologically advanced consultants Mid-South Synergy have had the privilege to work with. We are proud to have them work with us on our Vegetation Management program using LIDAR and multispectral imagery, an approach that has changed the way we do vegetation management and has the potential to change the utility industry as a whole….
Dr. Comfort Manyame
GISP
MidSouth Synergy
McCord has provided Engineering services to the City of Georgetown since 1988. They are reliable, accurate, and responsive to all our needs and willing to go the extra mile in our behalf.
Jimmy L. Sikes
Electric Engineering Manager
Georgetown Utility Systems/Electric Division
McCord Engineering has been a tremendous resource for CoServ Electric since 1996. When we work with McCord, we are collaborating with engineering experts who are extremely knowledgeable, reliable and responsive to our needs and those of our Members. They consistently use cutting-edge technology and innovative practices to provide a quality product that is complete and efficient. Our track record with them is excellent, and they always commit the resources, time and talent to make our relationship a win-win.
Chris Skidmore
Manager of Major Designs and Standards | Engineering Services
Office Locations
Georgetown
1915 S. Austin Avenue, Ste 112
Georgetown, TX 78626
College Station
(Headquarters)
916 Southwest Parkway East
College Station, TX 77840