H. J. Russell & Company

H. J. Russell & Company is one of the largest Black-owned construction and real estate firms in the United States, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1952 by the late Herman J. Russell, the company grew from a small plastering business into a nationally recognized leader in construction management, program management, and real estate development. For more than seven decades, the firm has helped shape the skylines and communities of Atlanta and cities across the country, contributing to landmark projects including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and healthcare, education, multifamily, transportation, and mission-critical facilities. Guided by the values Herman J. Russell instilled, the company operates on integrity, quality, and a commitment to building opportunity as well as buildings. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Florida, and Los Angeles, H. J. Russell & Company serves government, commercial, institutional, and private clients through the disciplined, relationship-driven approach known as The Russell Way. Still family-led, the firm remains rooted in the legacy of its founder while continuing to expand its work in construction management and community-focused development nationwide.