Russell Ford

Russell Ford is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the water sector, currently serving as Vice President and Global Director of Drinking Water and Reuse Solutions at Jacobs since January 2017. In addition, Ford holds an adjunct professor position in the Civil, Ocean, and Environmental Engineering Department at Stevens Institute of Technology, teaching courses on Numerical Methods for Engineers and Water Distribution System Analysis. Ford's previous roles include serving on the Board of Directors of The Water Research Foundation and as an Advisory Board Member for the United States Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board - Drinking Water Committee. Prior to these roles, Ford was a Vice President at both CH2M and MWH, where responsibilities included leading water treatment technology initiatives and business development. Ford's educational background includes a PhD and a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University.