NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 17, 2024) – Neel-Schaffer, Inc., is proud to announce the appointment of Jonathan Russell as the new Tennessee Transportation Planning Lead. This strategic hire is a significant step in the firm’s ongoing plan to enhance and expand its Transportation Planning Services.
Jonathan brings a decade of experience in Land Use and Transportation Planning to the team, including an eight-year tenure with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, where he served six years as Transportation Planning Supervisor in the Long-Range Planning Division. His extensive skills will be invaluable in advancing the Transportation Planning services Neel-Schaffer offers to clients.
Based in the Nashville office, Jonathan will oversee Transportation Planning initiatives throughout Tennessee and support clients across the firm’s nine-state footprint.
“Neel-Schaffer has been delivering Transportation Planning services to clients across Tennessee for many years,” said Richard Sullivan, PE, Assoc. DBIA, Neel-Schaffer’s Tennessee Business Development Lead. “However, we have not had a Transportation Planning Lead based in Tennessee until now. Four years ago, our firm launched a strategic initiative targeting various disciplines, and as we grew rapidly, we recognized the need for a dedicated Transportation Planning Lead for Tennessee. In Jonathan, we have found the ideal blend of technical and leadership skills to serve our clients better.”
“Jonathan is an exceptional addition to our team,” said Vijay Kunada, PE, PTOE, Transportation Planning Discipline Lead for the firm. “His expertise and vision align perfectly with our commitment to providing top-tier Transportation Planning services in Tennessee and beyond. We are excited to see the ways in which his leadership will help us grow and serve our communities more effectively.”
Jonathan holds a BS in Geosciences with a concentration in Geology from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of City and Regional Planning with a focus on Transportation Planning from The Ohio State University.
