Michael Swick

Michael Swick is the Vice President of Operations for the construction division at H. J. Russell & Company, a position he assumed in August 2024.1 With over 22 years of experience in the construction industry, Swick brings a wealth of knowledge to his role at Russell.2

Background and Experience

Education::

• Studied Mechanical Engineering at Boston University
• Earned an A.A.S. in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology2

Professional Experience::

• Prior to joining H. J. Russell & Company, Swick worked at Choate Construction Company, a $1B Atlanta-based commercial construction firm
• At Choate, he served as Director of Sustainability and Senior Project Manager
• As Senior Project Manager, he completed over $350M and 2.6M square feet of construction projects across various sectors2

Responsibilities at H. J. Russell & Company

In his role as Vice President of Operations, Swick is responsible for:

• Overall leadership and growth of Russell's construction group
• Reporting directly to CEO Michael B. Russell
• Contributing to the company's senior leadership team1

Achievements and Recognition

• LEED Accredited Professional
• Former president of the U.S. Green Building Council of Georgia (2014-2015)
• Named one of the Southeast's Top 20 Under 40 by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in 201112

Community Involvement

Swick has been active in civic leadership roles, including:

• Chair of Atlanta's Neighborhood Planning Unit-C (2012-2015)2

Michael Swick's extensive experience across various construction sectors and his commitment to sustainability make him a valuable addition to H. J. Russell & Company's leadership team.