Our Core Team

Established in 2016, Exceed Engineering specializes in multi-professional design services and is currently registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. With two locations in East Texas, Exceed has experienced rapid growth in response to our innovative approach that combines architectural, engineering, and construction observation services.

Our portfolio projects include K-12 education, recreational facilities, government, industrial, corporate and commercial, retail, healthcare, public housing, historic preservation, and houses of worship. We are committed to developing practical, reliable, and cost-effective project solutions for our clients.

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Ray M. Thomas

Owner Exceed Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer

Ray Thomas is co-owner of Exceed Engineering. He’s a graduate from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He has extensive experience in project management, civil-structural engineering, and design.

Ray has engineered schools, commercial buildings, petrochemical structures, agricultural structures, and other industrial buildings.

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Ray D. Brumley

Owner Exceed Engineering
Project Manager

Ray Brumley is co-owner of Exceed Engineering. He serves as project manager, production manager, and construction manager. He has extensive experience in almost every aspect of the design and construction industry.

His background includes the design & bid processes, and the development of educational, commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential projects.

Erma Maves

Architect, AIA

Erma Maves is a graduate from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Masters in Architecture.  She has years of experience in architectural design, historic preservation, and energy efficiency and has worked on residential, public, commercial, and industrial projects of various sizes.  Erma is the newest member of the Exceed team, joining us is 2024.  Since her arrival, she has been working on educational, residential, mercantile, commercial, and business projects both new construction and renovation from beginning design through permitting and construction administration.


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Eric Roberts

Registered Professional Engineer, Project Manager

Eric Roberts has extensive experience spanning mechanical design and design specification engineering and project management. Projects include petro/chemical upstream facilities, schools, office buildings, industrial buildings, industrial HVAC, commercial kitchens and manufacturing facilities. Eric received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Tyler.

He joined the Exceed team in 2021 after working extensively with the company in a consulting capacity.

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Allen Taylor

Registered Professional Engineer, Civil and Structural

Allen Taylor is a graduate from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He has years of experience in structural engineering and design and has worked on residential, commercial, and industrial projects of various sizes. Allen has been an engineer with Exceed Engineering since 2018 where he has widely focused his efforts in structural engineering including foundation design and wood and steel frame construction. Allen has also been integral in assisting with management and design review of Exceed's Engineers in Training program.

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Shelby Knight-Eskandani

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Shelby Knight-Eskandani has an Associates of Business Administration from Tyler Junior College and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Tyler. In her role as an Engineer in Training, Shelby has assisted in the design of foundations, retaining walls, wood framing design and steel design. Relevant municipal projects include a Troup Hwy Valve House Roof and Platform for City of Tyler, Longview City wide Parks Improvements and the City of Palestine Water Treatment Plant Improvements.