Russel (Russ) has three decades of comprehensive project experience spanning all aspects of the construction industry – technical sales, engineering design, project administration, and construction inspection and management. He represented the City of Santa Rosa for over 20 years, eventually serving as a Quality Control Associate with the Utilities Department, a “lead” position requiring strong communication skills, accuracy, and a high attention to detail. As such, Russ is fluent in all local and state standards (including Caltrans & OSHA) and maintains an expert knowledge of building trades, construction materials, heavy equipment, building techniques, and sequences of construction.

Education

• A.S./Civil Engineering Technology Santa Rosa Junior College
• Construction Management West Valley College, Saratoga

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Primavera Contract Management

Additional Road Projects (prior to Green Valley)

• Crest Road-Sotelo Avenue Overlay Project, City of Piedmont
• Annual Town Rehabilitation Projects: Town of Corte Madera, 2012-2013 (Asphalt Re-placement and Overlay) Town of Yountville, 2009 and 2011 (Asphalt Overlay and Slurry Seal)
• Jefferson Street Reconstruction, City of Cloverdale (Million dollar pavement reconstruction. Part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) requiring adherence to Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM))
• City of Santa Rosa: West Avenue Widening. ($3 million dollar project w/ major detours) West Avenue Phase 1 through 3 (Asphalt replacement and overlay) Todd Road Widening (Asphalt overlay involving a signalized intersection) Hearn Avenue Widening (2-year, $3 million dollar project w/ major detours)