Get to know Michael B. Russell Sr., the CEO of H.J. Russell & Co., a Black-owned construction firm in Atlanta, Georgia, which aims to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2029.
According to Black Enterprise, the company generates about $300 million in revenue and Russell plans to achieve the $700 million increase by focusing on projects for Fortune 100 companies on the back of the increasing demand for technology infrastructure largely due to AI advancements.
Also, the company is involved in modular construction for aviation projects. It is a major partner in the $1.4 billion project to widen Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Before starting this project, Russell worked on a modular expansion at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in 2022…