This month, CEC Facilities Group celebrates 12 years in business. The mechanical contracting firm was founded by Ray Waddell, CEO and majority owner, in 2009, intending to become the most dependable and trusted full MEP company in the region. Waddell, a former college basketball player at the University of Mississippi, learned the trade from a prominent contractor in Mississippi, but his competitive streak prompted him to start his own business in Texas.
Though CEC began life as an electrical contractor, the business added mechanical operations and a service department in 2014, and plumbing services in 2018. The company now offers audio-visual, corporate interiors, structured cabling, in-building wireless solutions and fiber-to-the-home installation.