Russ Chidester

Russ Chidester has a diverse work history, starting as a Military Intelligence Soldier in the U.S. Army. Russ then transitioned to roles in various industries, including the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, where they served as an Intern, and CMA CGM, where they held several positions in management, such as Accounts Receivable Manager and Director of Contract Administration and Compliance. More recently, they have been involved in internal audit and data analytics, working as a Senior Internal Auditor at the Texas Department of Transportation and as a Consultant at Metro Group Maritime. Throughout their career, Russ has demonstrated strong leadership, analytical skills, and a dedication to improving operations.

Russ Chidester completed their Bachelor of Arts in Management at the University of Utah from 2000 to 2005. Russ then pursued an MBA in Global Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, Russ obtained certifications in Data Literacy and as a Certified Fraud Examiner in 2020 and 2023, respectively.