Rush Childs

Rush Childs is a seasoned professional in environmental consulting and economics with extensive experience across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Managing Consultant at Resource Innovations since August 2021, Rush previously held various roles at Nexant from December 2013 to September 2021, including Senior Consultant and Consultant. Prior experience includes a position as Senior Staff Economist at Cardno ENTRIX, where Rush contributed to the development of the ESValue product and conducted economic analyses related to natural resource damage assessments. Additional roles include Program Associate at Sandhills Ecological Institute, Research Assistant at the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute, Environmental Scientist at Tetra Tech, and Emergency Management Planner at the Alabama Office of Water Resources. Rush holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Economics and Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from The University of Alabama.