With over 35 years of industry experience, Russell specializes in aligning operational excellence with strategic goals, fostering customer collaboration, and driving sustainable business growth.
He lives and leads by the philosophy “be hard on the problems, not the people.” Smith is a seasoned, resilient, and self-aware senior executive with a proven record of accomplishment in turnaround and growth environments in the energy, utilities, and construction industries.
He brings an unshakable work ethic and a solid commitment to excellence in directing initiatives that promote employee engagement while shaping and amplifying a winning culture.
From his early days as an electrical engineer, Russell acquired a diverse array of skills as a consultant and project manager before advancing into high-leverage executive roles in construction with full P & L responsibility. He finds his passion and purpose in creating a culture that focuses on well-being and maximizing human potential.
Russell has a B.S., in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and is a former member of Vistage, Inc., a peer advisory group for 10 years.