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H. J. Russell

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We Build: The Podcast

Jerome Russell

Justin Kennedy

Eddie Lorin

Stedman Graham

George C. Fraser

George Smith

Mike Neal

Jordan Jones

Carlos Hernandez

Jeff Dunovant

Bobby Turner

Allan Houston

Jake Wagner

Jonathan Roth

Anne Olson

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On this episode of We Build: The Podcast, Paul and Lonoia are joined by Delilah Wynn Brown, the Director of Real Estate Development at H. J. Russell &amp; Company. Delilah shares, how from a very young age, she was interested in architecture and was the only girl in her high school drafting class when it wasn’t generally allowed or encouraged for girls to take. Although her initial path was to become an architect, she really wanted to focus on community building and helping people have nice places to live. So, she refocused her education and career towards city planning and placemaking. She explored development and program management during her first stint at Russell, which gave her a chance to merge the technical with the creative aspects of building. After running a program management consulting business with a partner for nearly 20 years, she rejoined Russell. In this episode, she tells stories of what she learned from Mr. Herman J. Russell, the founder of Russell, and inspires others, who may be following non-traditional paths. Delilah concludes by sharing the details of a recently completed project, Marchon—one of Atlanta’s latest transit oriented developments just south of downtown, adjacent to the King Memorial MARTA transit station and the Historic Oakland Cemetery. She explains how it came to life and how it now offers nearly a third of its units as WorkForce housing, making it a more affordable place to live for working people and families. A project that lives up to her dreams as a child.

<p>On this episode of We Build: The Podcast, Paul and Lonoia are joined by Delilah Wynn Brown, the Director of Real Estate Development at H. J. Russell &amp; Company. Delilah shares, how from a very young age, she was interested in architecture and was the only girl in her high school drafting class when it wasn’t generally allowed or encouraged for girls to take. Although her initial path was to become an architect, she really wanted to focus on community building and helping people have nice places to live. So, she refocused her education and career towards city planning and placemaking. She explored development and program management during her first stint at Russell, which gave her a chance to merge the technical with the creative aspects of building. After running a program management consulting business with a partner for nearly 20 years, she rejoined Russell. In this episode, she tells stories of what she learned from Mr. Herman J. Russell, the founder of Russell, and inspires others, who may be following non-traditional paths. Delilah concludes by sharing the details of a recently completed project, Marchon—one of Atlanta’s latest transit oriented developments just south of downtown, adjacent to the King Memorial MARTA transit station and the Historic Oakland Cemetery. She explains how it came to life and how it now offers nearly a third of its units as WorkForce housing, making it a more affordable place to live for working people and families. A project that lives up to her dreams as a child.</p>

We Build w/ Delilah Wynn Brown, Director of Real Estate Development, H. J. Russell & Company

Todd Pettigrew

On this episode of We Build: The Podcast, Paul and Lonoia are joined by Todd Pettigrew, a Scheduling Manager for H. J. Russell &amp; Company. Todd, an engineer by training, has been with the company for more than six years, and he played in integral role in the award-winning City of Atlanta Water Supply Program. In his role as the project scheduler, he was responsible for developing the game plan in regards to scheduling, putting it together and monitoring the process, making and suggesting adjustments and tracking the project to get the job done. As one of the most complex projects in the company’s history, in partnership with PC Construction, the project gives the City of Atlanta about 2.4 billion gallons of water as a reserve and increases the amount of time to make any potential repairs to pumps or related equipment from 6 days before the tunnel and reservoir was formed to now over 30 days without having to ration water. In addition to his construction scheduling expertise, Todd also shares details about his upbringing and various jobs that eventually led him to his current position, as well as his love for flying planes and figure skating.

<p>On this episode of We Build: The Podcast, Paul and Lonoia are joined by Todd Pettigrew, a Scheduling Manager for H. J. Russell &amp; Company. Todd, an engineer by training, has been with the company for more than six years, and he played in integral role in the award-winning City of Atlanta Water Supply Program. In his role as the project scheduler, he was responsible for developing the game plan in regards to scheduling, putting it together and monitoring the process, making and suggesting adjustments and tracking the project to get the job done. As one of the most complex projects in the company’s history, in partnership with PC Construction, the project gives the City of Atlanta about 2.4 billion gallons of water as a reserve and increases the amount of time to make any potential repairs to pumps or related equipment from 6 days before the tunnel and reservoir was formed to now over 30 days without having to ration water. In addition to his construction scheduling expertise, Todd also shares details about his upbringing and various jobs that eventually led him to his current position, as well as his love for flying planes and figure skating.</p>

We Build w/ Todd Pettigrew, Scheduling Manager, H. J. Russell & Company

On this episode of We Build: The Podcast, Lonoia Murphy is joined by Claudette Hanks, H. J. Russell &amp; Company’s Diversity Manager. Claudette, who joined the company in the Birmingham, AL office more than 30 years ago, shares how one question posed to her early in her Russell career by Mr. Herman J. Russell, the founder, earned her the opportunity to work in every company division except for the Property Management group. Not only does she weave in lessons learned from Mr. Russell, but she also shares the extra focus and attention the firm CEO, Michael B. Russell, Sr. is giving to diversity, equity and inclusion, including the company’s new READI Program (Russell Educational Academy for Diversity and Inclusion). The program is designed to better engage with and prepare the firm’s trade partners/subcontractors, especially the minority and women-owned companies that want to do business with Russell. 

<p>On this episode of We Build: The Podcast, Lonoia Murphy is joined by Claudette Hanks, H. J. Russell &amp; Company’s Diversity Manager. Claudette, who joined the company in the Birmingham, AL office more than 30 years ago, shares how one question posed to her early in her Russell career by Mr. Herman J. Russell, the founder, earned her the opportunity to work in every company division except for the Property Management group. Not only does she weave in lessons learned from Mr. Russell, but she also shares the extra focus and attention the firm CEO, Michael B. Russell, Sr. is giving to diversity, equity and inclusion, including the company’s new READI Program (Russell Educational Academy for Diversity and Inclusion). The program is designed to better engage with and prepare the firm’s trade partners/subcontractors, especially the minority and women-owned companies that want to do business with Russell. </p>

We Build w/ Claudette Hanks, Diversity Manager, H. J. Russell & Company

In this inaugural episode, you get to meet and learn more about the hosts of We Build: The Podcast, Lonoia Brooks, Director of Marketing, and Paul Bryant, Vice President of External Affairs, as they discuss the vision, purpose and plans of the podcast and H. J. Russell &amp; Company.

<p>In this inaugural episode, you get to meet and learn more about the hosts of We Build: The Podcast, Lonoia Brooks, Director of Marketing, and Paul Bryant, Vice President of External Affairs, as they discuss the vision, purpose and plans of the podcast and H. J. Russell &amp; Company.</p>

We Build: The Podcast, The Official Podcast of H. J. Russell & Company

H. Jerome Russell

How does H. J. Russell &amp; Company ensure the historical and social legacy of a multigenerational family business while creating new opportunities for growth? In this episode, RCLCO Managing Director, Gregg Logan, speaks with H. J. Russell &amp; Company President, H. Jerome Russell, about falling in love with real estate as a project manager, how to prioritize “doing well, while doing good”, and what H.J. Russell is doing to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 downturn. “If you’re uplifting and bringing others with you, the profits will follow; do good, be good, and good things will happen.” – H. Jerome Russell About H. Jerome Russell and H. J. Russell &amp; Company H. Jerome Russell is President of H. J. Russell &amp; Company and Russell New Urban Development, LLC where his focus is on the firm’s strategic direction and new business development. Over his career, he has experience with beverage distribution, consumer marketing, banking, construction and real estate for over 25 years, which has led him to his current role as the lead owner over the $250M real estate portfolio and Chairman of the newly formed Herman J. Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. During this tenure, the company’s earnings increased 20% every year. Mr. Russell started Russell New Urban Development, LLC in 2003 to provide high quality in-town developments that stimulate economic growth and excite people about urban living. Recently, Mr. Russell is focusing his energies into the opening of the Russell Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE). RCIE is an economic mobility engine geared towards Black entrepreneurship. About Gregg Logan and RCLCO Over the past 30 years, Gregg Logan has worked with leading real estate developers, landowners, investors, builders, and public sector entities, helping them make the best development, investment, and planning decisions for their real estate. Gregg’s advisory work has included market evaluations and strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments; town centers and suburban business districts; and economic development studies for cities, counties, and community improvement districts. RCLCO is proud to be the “first call” for real estate developers, investors, the public sector, and non-real estate organizations seeking strategic and tactical advice regarding property investment, planning, and development. RCLCO leverages quantitative analytics and a strategic planning framework to provide end-to-end business planning and implementation solutions at an entity, portfolio, or project level. Topics in this episode include:  Beginning a career working as a beer distributor then pivoting to real estate The historical legacy and vision of business founder Herman J. Russell Philosophy of giving back to the community: doing well while doing good Managing the growth of the enterprise between parents, siblings, and the younger generations H. Jerome’s strategies for career and business planning The role of data in increasing the speed and velocity of the real estate market Growing wealth inequality and the crisis currently facing the affordable housing sector  BROWSE MORE PODCAST EPISODES

<h2>How does H. J. Russell &amp; Company ensure the historical and social legacy of a multigenerational family business while creating new opportunities for growth?</h2> <p>In this episode, RCLCO Managing Director, <a href="https://www.rclco.com/leadership/gregg-logan/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gregg Logan</a>, speaks with H. J. Russell &amp; Company President, H. Jerome Russell, about falling in love with real estate as a project manager, how to prioritize “doing well, while doing good”, and what H.J. Russell is doing to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 downturn.</p> <p>“If you’re uplifting and bringing others with you, the profits will follow; do good, be good, and good things will happen.” – H. Jerome Russell</p> <h3>About H. Jerome Russell and H. J. Russell &amp; Company</h3> <p><a href="https://www.hjrussell.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">H. Jerome Russell</a> is President of H. J. Russell &amp; Company and Russell New Urban Development, LLC where his focus is on the firm’s strategic direction and new business development. Over his career, he has experience with beverage distribution, consumer marketing, banking, construction and real estate for over 25 years, which has led him to his current role as the lead owner over the $250M real estate portfolio and Chairman of the newly formed Herman J. Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. During this tenure, the company’s earnings increased 20% every year. Mr. Russell started Russell New Urban Development, LLC in 2003 to provide high quality in-town developments that stimulate economic growth and excite people about urban living. Recently, Mr. Russell is focusing his energies into the opening of the Russell Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE). RCIE is an economic mobility engine geared towards Black entrepreneurship.</p> <h3>About Gregg Logan and RCLCO</h3> <p>Over the past 30 years, <a href="https://www.rclco.com/leadership/gregg-logan/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gregg Logan</a> has worked with leading real estate developers, landowners, investors, builders, and public sector entities, helping them make the best development, investment, and planning decisions for their real estate. Gregg’s advisory work has included market evaluations and strategies for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments; town centers and suburban business districts; and economic development studies for cities, counties, and community improvement districts.</p> <p><a href="/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RCLCO</a> is proud to be the “first call” for real estate developers, investors, the public sector, and non-real estate organizations seeking strategic and tactical advice regarding property investment, planning, and development. RCLCO leverages quantitative analytics and a strategic planning framework to provide end-to-end business planning and implementation solutions at an entity, portfolio, or project level.</p> <h3>Topics in this episode include:</h3> <ul> <li>Beginning a career working as a beer distributor then pivoting to real estate</li> <li>The historical legacy and vision of business founder Herman J. Russell</li> <li>Philosophy of giving back to the community: doing well while doing good</li> <li>Managing the growth of the enterprise between parents, siblings, and the younger generations</li> <li>H. Jerome’s strategies for career and business planning</li> <li>The role of data in increasing the speed and velocity of the real estate market</li> <li>Growing wealth inequality and the crisis currently facing the affordable housing sector</li> </ul> <p><a href="/pub_cat/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BROWSE MORE PODCAST EPISODES</a></p>