Russell McLester

Russell McLester is an experienced field engineer currently working at Parsons Corporation since January 2025. Prior to this role, Russell served as a commissioning engineer at Newcomb & Boyd, LLP from September 2021 to January 2025. Russell's career began at the University of Georgia College of Engineering, where involvement as a student occurred from January 2018 to September 2021. Additionally, Russell worked as a climbing wall supervisor at The University of Georgia between January 2019 and June 2021, ensuring safety and instructing new climbers on best practices. Earlier experience includes a position as a hydrologic technician at the U.S. Geological Survey from April 2014 to August 2018, where Russell conducted scientific field measurements and maintained a network of remote monitoring sites. Russell holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from The University of Georgia, earned between 2018 and 2021.