McCord Environmental, Inc., (MEI) is a dedicated leader in water quality and watershed management, inspiring environmental stewardship through collaborative, science-based solutions.
MEI provides client satisfaction through innovative and collaborative problem-solving, leading to effective, science-based solutions captured in exceptional work products.
Meet Our Team!
Stephen McCord started MEI in 2011. He holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of California Davis. He has over 25 years of consulting, research and teaching experience in the civl/environmental engineering field throughout California, nationally, and internationally. He is a licensed Professional Engineer through the State of California and a Certified Lake Manager through the North American Lake Management Society. LinkedIn profile
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Michael Lindquist earned a BS in Civil Engineering and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California Davis and is a California Registered Professional Engineer. Michael has over 27 years of experience in planning, designing, and constructing drinking water, wastewater, and renewable energy infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience developing engineering solutions that incorporate complex cultural and natural resource environmental compliance requirements. He has worked as a designer, construction manager, and program leader for consulting firms and public agencies, including California State Parks, City of Davis, and UC Davis. LinkedIn profile
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Savannah Villalobos, Engineering Intern, is a junior at UC Davis pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Engineering. She started working with MEI in July 2025. Originally from Southern California, she is a proud member of AvenueE, a program supporting first-generation and underrepresented students in engineering. Savannah works in Dr. Bischel’s undergraduate research group, where she studies the role of black soldier fly larvae in breaking down food waste. She also collaborates with MoSan, a company focused on recovering nitrogen from waste and converting it into a sustainable nutrient cycle. Her interests lie in wastewater treatment and groundwater remediation, with plans to continue working in environmental infrastructure and resource recovery. Savannah’s LinkedIn profile.
Isabella “Izzy” Taroni, Scientist Intern, started working for MEI as an intern in July 2025. She is a senior at UC Davis majoring in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology with an emphasis on Environmental Policy. She has hands-on experience in ecological restoration and wildlife care. Isabella also works in Dr. Robert Lusardi’s freshwater ecology lab, where she sorts aquatic macroinvertebrates to support restoration efforts in Northern California. She is passionate about integrating science with policy to support sustainable natural resource management. Isabella’s LinkedIn profile.
In the fulfillment of our professional duties, we the MEI staff members will:
- Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
- Perform services only in our areas of competence.
- Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
- Conduct ourselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully.