Russell James

Background

About Russell James

Retired from full-time work. As of June 28th 2024 I'll be working part-time for Dewberry as a consultant continuing to support my team and clients, many of which I have known for more than 30 years. Personal Interests Outside of Work: Buying, Selling, Trading, and Collecting Decorative Arts of the early 20th Century (Arts and Crafts Period): Stickley, Limbert and Roycroft Furniture; Grueby, Wheatley, Van Briggle, Newcomb, Fulper, Teco, and other American Art Pottery; Roycroft and Dirk Van Erp Metalwork; Handel, Van Erp, and Brown Co Lighting, and Textiles. Tube Audiophile with a focus on early Marantz (1950's and 1960's), Audio Reaserch, Conrad Johnson, and Harman Kardon (1950's and 1960's.) Bourbon enthusiast always hunting for a deal on that elusive bottle and sharing a pour with friends and family. What I used to do. Responsible for Business Development, Client Management, and Technical Standards. Specialist in Mechanical HVAC Engineering with an emphasis on LEED Platinum Projects, Highrise Buildings; Mission Critical; Secured Federal Government Agencies; Highrise Hotel; Highrise Residential; Mixed-Use; Healthcare; Municipal; Justice; Corporate Build to Suit; Interiors and Renovation Projects. Developer Clients include Hines, Boston Properties, Property Group Partners, JBG, Lerner Enterprises, The Peterson Companies, CBRE, and Stonebridge. Architectural Clients Include: HGA, HKS, HOK, Beyer Blinder Belle, KPF, Picard Chilton, Pelli Clark Pelli, Gensler, Robert Stern, Cooper Carry, Hickok Cole, Nadel, Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo, Kishimoto Gordon Dalaya, Lehman Smith McLeish, Davis Carter Scott. Business and Engineering Approach: Build long-term relationships with private sector and government clients that own, manage, and operate their facilities with a focus on quality, life cycle, energy efficiency, sustainability and risk management. Ultimate Goal: Become the Client's Long Term Trusted Advisor, Partner, and Friend.