Richie Matson

Richie Matson, P.E., is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as Director of Engineering at Southern Pine Electric since August 2014. Responsibilities include directing all engineering functions, system operations, substation maintenance, and metering to enhance productivity and efficiency. In this role, Richie Matson prepares long and short-range plans to support future growth and maintain a reliable distribution system. Previously, Richie held positions as a System Engineer at Southern Pine Electric, focusing on overcurrent protection devices and system planning studies, as well as a Product Development Engineer at Siemens Energy, where support was provided to marketing as a technical expert for high voltage transmission circuit breakers. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University.