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Born in Oklahoma, James (Jim) Neal McCoy graduated Seminole High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Oklahoma University and a Master’s of Science degree from Penn State University. Jim purchased Echometer Company in Wichita Falls, beginning his successful career that led to the establishment of the James N. McCoy Foundation in 1995.

Since its inception, the Foundation has provided support and financial assistance to a wide variety of educational, healthcare, and crime prevention organizations. Though he did not attend Midwestern State University, Jim’s support led to the establishment of a mechanical engineering program at the university, a rarity at a smaller institution. The program became known as the McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering. Jim was considered generous personally and professionally and shared his innovations with colleagues in the industry.