Dale Russell
About Dale Russell
Dale Russell is an experienced engineer and economic developer, currently serving as a manager at Alcatel-Lucent and an engineer at American Electric Power. He holds advanced degrees in Industrial Engineering and has over 25 years of experience in economic development, including leadership roles in various organizations.
Work at American Electric Power
Dale Russell has been employed as an Engineer at American Electric Power since 2012. Over the course of 12 years, he has contributed to various engineering projects and initiatives within the company. His role involves collaborating with teams to enhance operational efficiency and support the company's objectives in the energy sector.
Work at Alcatel-Lucent
In addition to his role at American Electric Power, Dale Russell has served as a Manager at Alcatel-Lucent since 2012. His tenure of 12 years in this position has involved overseeing engineering projects and managing teams to ensure the successful execution of telecommunications initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Dale Russell holds a Master of Science (MS) in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 1982 to 1985. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Industrial Engineering from Ohio University, completing his studies from 1976 to 1980. Additionally, he received a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a concentration in business and marketing from the University of Houston – Victoria.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
Dale Russell maintains membership in the Texas Economic Development Council and is a certified economic developer with the International Economic Development Council. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute, further enhancing his qualifications in economic development.
Achievements in Economic Development
Dale Russell has over 25 years of experience in economic development. He served as the president of the Victoria Economic Development Corporation and was appointed by the Texas Comptroller to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board in 2015. In 2020, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Texas Economic Development Council. He was recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect in 2018.