Welcome, New TEAM MEMBERS!

We are thrilled to have welcomed 12 new team members in Q3 2026!

JARED SPEAKS – Senior Project Manager

Jared Speaks joined Russell in the Kansas City office as a Senior Project Manager in July. In his role, Jared leads project planning, budget oversight, schedule management, and coordination of project teams from construction through closeout.

CHASE DAVIDSON – Superintendent

Chase Davidson joined Russell in the Springfield office as a Superintendent in August. In his role, Chase leads on-site construction activities, coordinates subcontractors, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans.

JOE BURCH – Vice President of Operations

Joe Burch joined Russell in the Kansas City office as Vice President of Operations in August. In his role, Joe provides strategic direction and leadership for construction operations, supporting project teams and helping drive operational excellence across the region.

TYLER BURCH – Project Engineer

Tyler Burch joined Russell in the Kansas City office as a Project Engineer in August. In his role, Tyler supports project planning, budget management, and resource coordination while helping keep communication flowing across project teams.

TATE MOTLEY – Project Engineer

Tate Motley joined Russell in the Quad Cities office as a Project Engineer in September. In his role, Tate helps manage project documentation, including submittals and RFIs, and serves as a point of contact for the project team during construction.

ANDY NOTZ – Regional Safety Manager

Andy Notz joined Russell in the St. Louis office as a Regional Safety Manager in September. In his role, Andrew oversees the implementation of safety protocols, identifies potential hazards, and promotes a safe working environment across project sites.

BROOKE KULPER – Vice President of Finance

Brooke Kulper joined Russell in the Quad Cities office as Vice President of Finance in September. In her role, Brooke guides financial strategy and reporting, supporting Russell’s growth and the company’s financial health.

COLLEEN FORREST – Project Engineer

Colleen Forrest joined Russell in the St. Louis office as a Project Engineer in September. Colleen works alongside the project manager and superintendent to track project costs, coordinate with owners and designers, and keep the paperwork behind each project organized and current.

HARLEY KIRK – Superintendent

Harley Kirk joined Russell in the Kansas City office as a Superintendent in September. In his role, Harley directs field crews and trade partners, focusing on quality workmanship and on-time delivery for Russell’s clients.

JACOB LUCHTEFELD – Project Engineer

Jacob Luchtefeld joined Russell in the Kansas City office as a Project Engineer in September. In this role, Jacob assists the project team with planning, documentation, and coordination while building hands-on experience from project start through closeout.

MIKE THAMAN – Superintendent

Mike Thaman joined Russell in the St. Louis office as a Superintendent in September. In his role, Mike oversees field operations and subcontractor coordination, bringing a senior level of jobsite leadership to help ensure projects are built to plan.

BRITT BAUER – Project Engineer

Britt Bauer joined Russell in the St. Louis office as a Project Engineer in September. In her role, Britt supports procurement, scheduling, and resource coordination, helping make sure materials, information, and people are in place when the field needs them.