Russell Parker
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dynamic facilities operations leader with extensive experience at Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital, excelling in regulatory compliance and team leadership. Proven track record in developing maintenance plans and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in vendor coordination and conflict resolution, driving projects to successful completion while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities Operations
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw building maintenance to ensure optimal facility conditions and compliance with standards.
- Completed preventive maintenance on all equipment to minimize downtime and extend lifespan.
- Maintained sanitary, attractive, safe, and orderly facility conditions in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Ensured compliance with NFPA, OSHA, CMS, TJC, and additional accreditation standards.
- Managed staff through hiring, training, performance evaluations, and effective communication.
- Directed operations for water, electrical, sewage, telephone, fire alarm, and HVAC systems.
- Developed maintenance plans with completion timetables and project recommendations.
- Coordinated service vendors and contractors to fulfill project needs efficiently.
Project Manager / Owner Operator
Parker Service Group LLC.
Aurora, IL
12.2009 - Current
- Work with operations and risk teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.
- Hired, trained, and motivated staff to achieve objectives to exceed expectations.
- Sourced vendors and negotiated fair contracts.
- Maintained high standards of quality through continuous reviews of products and services.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase the return customer base.
- Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness, and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls, and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, allocated resources to meet standards.
- Communicated with management to develop operational goals.
- Motivated team to accomplish goals, overcome challenges, and exceed objectives.
Locksmith / Project Manager
Anderson Lock Co
Des Plaines, IL
04.1998 - 12.2010
- Developed long-term customers by identifying necessary improvements.
- Maintained control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on-task and achieve schedule targets.
- Educate personnel on appropriate production methods to meet expectations and quality control standards.
- Managed project elements for multiple initiatives from initial planning to project rollouts.
- Maintained site safety and aligned work with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
Education
Law Enforcement
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILMacomb, IL
Law Enforcement
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILPalatine, IL
Multi Launch Rocket Crew Member
United States Army
Savannah, GASavannah, GA
Skills
- Construction management
- Financial oversight
- Journeyman carpenter
- Relationship management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Technical expertise
- Policy implementation
- Facility management
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Emergency preparedness
- Security management
- Energy management
- Vendor coordination
- Environmental compliance
- Fire safety management
- Conflict resolution
References
- Mayla Krebsbach, mayla.krebsbach@gmail.com, (909) 772-4334, Psychiatric Hospital Administrative Consultant
- Giancarlo A. Jimenez, giancarlo.jimenez@cfacorp.com, (404) 989-1909, Director of Real Estate for Chick-fil-A
- Kim Wolf, kmgwolf@gmail.com, (630) 880-9958, Director of Operations for Aldi Foods
- Carol Peart, carol.peart@beaumontbh.com, (312) 215-1110, CFO UHS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Facilities Operations
Montrose Behavioral Health Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager / Owner Operator
Parker Service Group LLC.
12.2009 - Current
Locksmith / Project Manager
Anderson Lock Co
04.1998 - 12.2010
Law Enforcement
Western Illinois University
Law Enforcement
William Rainey Harper College
Multi Launch Rocket Crew Member
United States Army