Land use planning and development decisions, processes, and issues are driven by geographic, social, regulatory, and economic complexities. Russ' multidisciplinary experience turns these complex obligations into an opportunity for clients and stakeholders.Russ is a Professional Planner and Geographic Information Systems Professional by trade and co-founded ProACTIVE Planning in 2019. His evolving 15 years as a land surveyor to a GIS specialist to a land-use planner has allowed him to gain a comprehensive background in all components of land use planning and development through hundreds of unique projects. His industry experience ranges from community planning, geomatics engineering, environmental regulatory, transportation planning, regional planning, and pipeline regulatory. He takes an analytical and logical approach by applying his technical background to the big picture needs of land development and infrastructure planning to achieve optimal outcomes for his clients.​As Director of Planning, Russ manages ProACTIVE's corporate development, strategic vision, land use planning and development portfolio, and all GIS mapping and programming.- RPP, MCIP- Masters of Planning Degree- Bachelors degree in GIS- Certified GIS Professional (GISP)