ATLANTA, GA — H. J. Russell & Company (Russell) announces the promotion of Michael Swick from Vice President of Operations for its construction group to the group’s Senior Vice President. In his new role, he will be accountable for the overall leadership and growth of Russell’s construction group throughout the existing and emerging offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and Tampa, Florida.
Swick will be charged with executing the H. J. Russell & Company North Star vision to achieve $1 billion in annual revenue by 2029. Swick reports directly to Chief Executive Officer, Michael B. Russell, and will continue serving on the company’s executive leadership team. Swick has more than 25 years of construction experience serving a variety of industries, including hospitality, multifamily, office, industrial, public works, athletic facilities, and retail throughout the United States.
Since joining Russell in 2019, Swick has been instrumental in expanding the construction group from 19 to 125 members.
“I’ve seen firsthand Mike Swick exemplify what it means to build on our expertise with every new challenge and complex project, all the while inspiring his team to deliver notable projects within Russell’s portfolio,” Michael B. Russell said. “His extensive experience and industry expertise, along with his entrepreneurial spirit has paid off 10-fold since he came on board five years ago. We value his steady hand and solutions-based approach to each project that fully engages the expertise of his team to deliver excellence with every project. We look forward to seeing where he can take us next within the construction group, the pillar on which our company’s legacy is built.”
Before joining Russell, Swick worked as Director of Sustainability and as Senior Project Manager for Choate, a $1 billion Atlanta-based commercial construction firm. Originally from Massachusetts, Swick graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a degree in construction management. He also attended Boston University, where he studied mechanical engineering. Swick is a LEED-accredited professional and previously served as the President of the U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia.
