Prior to joining LEO A DALY in 2016, Russ Schertz  designed and managed an array of expansion projects directly for major food companies. For more than two decades, he managed projects that include ammonia refrigeration, automated crane systems and robotics. He is experienced in site design, building envelopes, utility systems, manufacturing lines, control systems, material handling and finished-goods distribution for both greenfield projects and plant expansions.

With his unique perspective as an owner’s representative, Russ always maintains focus on the owner’s needs and expectations by continually communicating with the client and right-sizing the engineering effort to provide the best value.