Russell Profaizer

Russell Profaizer, PE, has extensive experience in the electric utility sector, currently serving as Managing Director of Field Operations at Duquesne Light Company since May 2008, with previous roles including Director of Advanced Grid Systems and General Manager of T&D Construction/Maintenance. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering personnel to ensure the design, quality, and reliability of distribution networks and managing various engineering projects. Prior experience includes serving as Ebensburg Operations Manager at REA Energy Cooperative and Electronics Workshop Supervisor at the University of Pittsburgh. Russell Profaizer holds a Master's Certificate in Project Management from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, an MBA from Waynesburg University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.