Our Origins
In 2002, Jim Cochran and Wendell Good saw an opportunity to revolutionize industrial maintenance. Frustrated by the limitations they’d experienced working with major manufacturers like Caterpillar, Dresser, and Komatsu, they envisioned a maintenance solutions company that would not just meet expectations but dramatically exceed them. Their shared passion for technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and building a supportive team environment became the cornerstone of Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions (MMS).
Our Founding Commitments
MMS was built on a commitment to:
- Attract the best maintenance talent
- Provide complete satisfaction in our service to our partners
- Create long-lasting customer partnerships
- Develop a supportive, family-like work environment
Jim Cochran
Founder / Director
Jim Cochran is Co-Founder & Director of Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions, Inc. (MMS).
Before MMS, Jim held various technical and management positions in maintenance with Caterpillar Inc., Dresser, Komatsu, and Advanced Technology Services.
Jim started his career working for Caterpillar Inc., East Peoria, Ill., as a Machine Repairmen, later moving into Plant Engineering. Jim then accepted a position with Dresser in Libertyville, Ill., as the Maintenance Mechanical Supervisor. A few years later Jim moved back to Peoria to be closer to family, taking a position with Komatsu as a Maintenance Supervisor.
In 2002, Jim joined up with Wendell Good to launch MMS. Together they saw an opportunity to provide exceptional maintenance services that would be far superior to any competitor, truly delighting their customers.
Jim is a graduate of the Caterpillar Inc., apprentice program and recipient of technical certifications from both the University of Illinois and Illinois Central College.
Wendell Good
Founder / Director
Wendell Good is the Co-Founder and Director of Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions, Inc. (MMS)
Beginning as an assembler, Wendell worked his way up through Toolmaker Apprentice and Maintenance Specialist programs to become a Reliability Engineer.
As a Reliability Engineer, Wendell spent many years consulting and resolving maintenance challenges for several prominent companies including Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engines, GE Gas Turbines, GE Nuclear, GE Aircraft Engines, Raytheon, Caterpillar Inc., Ford Motor Company, John Deere, Allied Signal, Cutler Hammer.
In 2002, Wendell joined Jim Cochran to form MMS. Together they launched a high-quality manufacturing and facility maintenance solutions organization that is dedicated to delighting its customers and providing a family environment for its team members.
From Vision to Reality
Since their initial vision, Jim and Wendell have transformed MMS from its humble beginnings to a renowned maintenance solutions provider, serving industry-leading manufacturers and Fortune 100 firms. Their combined technical expertise, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to drive the company’s success.