Cordney obtained his Master’s in Business Administration from Ashford University and holds multiple certifications in areas such as financial literacy, diversity and inclusion, and project management but his passion is primarily community outreach. Cordney has over a decade of mentorship and professional development experience. He holds diversity education chairs in the corporate arena, sits on the board for the Black Male Initiative at the University of Central Oklahoma, and was selected as a participating member of Leadership Tulsa 360, class 68.

He is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., an Oklahoma Army National Guard veteran, and co-founder of nonprofit organization Brother 4 Progress, Inc. He is also a husband and the father of two toddler girls. 

“Cordney McClain has brought great honor to his family, community, and state by achieving this honor; and Whereas, the Oklahoma State Legislature to express congratulation to Cordney McClain for his dedication to education, community service, leadership and deep commitment to leave this world a better by his action and deeds.”
- Rep. Ajay Pittman, State Representative, District 99