Russell Close

Russell Close is a seasoned professional in engineering and project management, currently serving as Project Engineering Manager at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company since December 2019. Prior experience includes a role as Lead Senior Process Engineer at Gates Corporation, where Russell successfully managed simultaneous greenfield expansions in Mexico and Houston, as well as significant process improvement initiatives. Earlier positions involved engineering support at Terumo BCT and Becton Dickinson, where responsibilities encompassed project management, process improvements, and technical team oversight. Additional experience includes a manufacturing engineer role at Graco and an assistant store manager position at Advance Auto Parts. Russell Close holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with minors in Mathematics and Automotive Engineering Technology from Minnesota State University, Mankato.