Background
Cathey, Jimmie Joe was born on May 16, 1941 in Whitney, Texas, United States. Son of James Hiram and Iro Cathey.
researcher engineering educator
Cathey, Jimmie Joe was born on May 16, 1941 in Whitney, Texas, United States. Son of James Hiram and Iro Cathey.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1965. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bradley University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1972.
Research engineer, Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1965-1968; senior engineer, Radh Govinda LeTourneau, Inc., Longview, Texas, 1968-1969; instructor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1969-1972; project engineer, Marathon LeTourneau Company, Longview, 1972-1974; chief electrical engineer, Marathon LeTourneau Company, Longview, 1974-1977; director applied research, Marathon LeTourneau Company, Longview, 1977-1980; professor, U. Kentucky, Lexington, since 1980.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ).
Married Mary Ann Elliott, January 8, 1966. Children: Phillip Edmond, Julia Marie.