Principals/Owners/Key Leadership Team

Gloria serves as Vice President of Operations and Director for Christy/Cobb. She has been with the firm more than 25 years and is responsible for managing the firm’s finances, human resources and internal office operations. Gloria joined Christy/Cobb in 1992.  In managing the firm's operations Gloria’s responsibilities include overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, coordination of employee timesheets with project billing, and preparation of all internal financials to include balance sheet and profit and loss statements. She is also responsible for negotiating and maintaining corporate insurance policies, monitoring contracts, securing and maintaining professional registrations and licenses, and other administrative duties.

B.S. University of Alabama – Business Management 

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Graduate 

Michelle is the firm’s Information Technology Manager and CAD Specialist and a Graduate Engineer. She is responsible for evaluating and procuring the firm’s hardware and software. As a Director, Michelle serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of the firm’s Corporate Board. Michelle joined Christy/Cobb in 1986 as a project engineer responsible for structural design of commercial, residential and industrial projects and continues to serve as a staff engineer.  

Michelle is proficient in the use of the firm’s administrative, cad and analytical software. She serves as a staff engineer, CAD and BIM operator, network administrator and webmaster. 

Drexel University - BSCE

Gray serves as President of Christy/cobb, Inc. and is responsible for the overall management of the firm, consisting of project selection, contract negotiations, and approval of all capital expenditures. Gray joined Christy/Cobb in September 1989 as a structural engineer. Since joining the firm, he has worked on numerous residential, commercial, institutional, industrial and bridge projects. Project responsibilities consist of structural design and coordination with other disciplines, project management and construction review. Projects have been located throughout the southeastern states and Puerto Rico.

Auburn University - BSCE

Licensure - Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,                      Tennessee, Virginia, NCEES Certification