Bill McCoy

Born in his grandmother’s home 5 miles from Joaquin, Texas on December 14, 1946.

Graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1965

Has been married to Nellie Sue for 38 years. Nellie is a retired school teacher with 38 years of experience.

Chamber career:

Jasper, Texas 1976 – 1978

Garland, Texas 1980 – 1990

Pasadena, Texas 1990 – 2008

Port Arthur July 5, 2011 – present.

Graduated from the US Chamber Institute of Organization Management – 6 years in the Graduate Program and 3 years in Post Graduate Program.

Served as President of the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce Executives, Gulf Coast Chamber Executives (2 terms) and Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Was honored by the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives with the Marvin Hurley Award and the Extinguished Service Award.

Rotary Club Member for 27 years – Paul Harris Fellow and served as President of the Garland Lakeside Rotary Club in 1986.

Hobby – Smoking fine Cigars and playing Texas Holdem Poker.

Bill and Nellie live in Port Arthur Texas.