At Citizens, Russell starts his day outlining construction and engineering projects with his team. They discuss mapping, permits, and service orders for projects they are working on. The day continues with collaboration as he works with teammates and contractors to orchestrate the Fiber to the Home project and service installation orders. He also aims to quickly solve any service issues that come up. Russell ensures quality by traveling out to check on the progress of the numerous crews constructing our facilities or to find solutions to problems they may have.
What is your favorite thing to do on your off time?
Tinker on the farm or hike a trail.
What is a little known fact about you?
Sometimes I get a little worked up watching UVA play. Our remote controls hold up pretty good.
Are you into podcasts or do you only listen to music? What do you listen to and why?
I listen to music. Country and Bluegrass mostly. Pretty much what I grew up on.
What is your favorite thing about your home?
My recliner.
What was the last show you binge-watched? What made it interesting?
Yellowstone. I kept wondering what bad thing would happen next.
What is the secret to a good life?
Counting your blessings and being thankful for your friends and family.
Tell us about something on your bucket list.
Ride a bull at the rodeo. Just to get the upper hand on them one time. Yeah, probably ain’t happening.
Tell us about a pet peeve you have.
People forgetting to cut off their turn signal while driving. Now I do it too.
What do you remember most about your first job?
First job was roofing. It was usually pretty warm up there.
What makes you feel most alive?
Being outside. Looking at God’s creation puts things in perspective for me.