John Russell

John Russell has extensive leadership experience in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors, currently serving as General Manager at Benchmark since February 2000, where responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, and P&L management for a facility with 250 employees. Prior roles include Senior Vice President of the Project Management Office, where John led global project management initiatives, and Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, overseeing a $2.5 billion annual spend across 28 locations. Additional experience includes full P&L responsibility in various management roles at Avex Electronics and SCI Systems, along with foundational experience in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Athens State University.