About Chris Russell, PhD

Chris Russell photo

Professional Information:

Chris Russell is a professional engineer licensed in the state of Colorado with degrees in civil, mechanical and petroleum engineering and a PhD in general engineering. He has additional professional experience in chemical, geotechnical, electrical, environmental, and structural engineering. He has 30 years of engineering experience in the energy and construction industries.

Summary of Education and Experience:

Professional Distinction:

  • BS, MS and PhD in Engineering
  • Colorado Professional Engineer
  • Colorado Professional Geologist

Experience:

  • Consulting Engineer, Earth Engineers
  • Mathematics and Engineering Lecturer, Mesa State College
  • Structural/Civil/Geotechnical Consulting Engineer, Allied Independent Consultants Inc.
  • Consulting Petroleum Engineer, Physicians Energy/Oil Recovery Associates
  • Environmental/Chemical Research Engineer, Agua Vida
  • Consulting Petroleum Engineer, Wellsite Engineering Inc.
  • Process Engineer, Exact Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineer, Tenneco Oil Co.
  • Driller, Four Corners Drilling

Education:

  • PhD General Engineering, Kennedy Western University
  • PhD(abd) Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University
  • MS Engineering Science (Mechanics), New Mexico Tech
  • BS Petroleum Engineering (High Honors), New Mexico Tech

Related Links:

Personal Interests:

Chris is a musician, song writer and poet. He plays a stringed instrument called an autoharp which sounds much like a guitar but visually lacks the neck and headstock of a traditional guitar.

Related Links: