RUSSELL RETAIL EXPERIENCE Presentated for: Modern Woodman of America May 30, 2025
CENTRALLY LOCATED, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
STATES WHERE RUSSELL HAS DELIVERED PROJECTS
OFFICE LOCATIONS
OVERVIEW:
Full-Service Construction & Development
300+ Team Members
Family and Team Member-Owned
One Million Hours With Zero Lost-Time Incidents
Kansas City | Quad Cities | Springfield, MO | St. Louis
CORE VALUES:
DELIVERY METHODS:
Construction Manager At-Risk
Construction Manager As Agent
Design-Build
Design-Bid-Build
BONDING CAPACITY:
$200MM Individual | $500MM Aggregate
ENR TOP 400 CONTRACTOR:
#277 Top Contractor In The Nation
BUILDING DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION (BD+C) GIANTS:
Top 150 Contractors (#112)
Top 80 Construction Management Firms (#72)
Russell was founded in 1983 by Jim Russell whose vision was to create a company rooted in integrity, quality, and clientfocused solutions. Starting as a small, family-owned business in Bettendorf, Iowa, Jim established a culture of collaboration and trust that remains at the heart of the company today.
Over the years, Russell has grown into a leading professional services firm, completing over $7 billion in projects across 34 states. Russell continues to uphold its family-owned values, fostering strong relationships with clients, team members, and communities alike.
With offices in the Quad Cities, Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis, Russell provides a full range of services, including preconstruction, construction management, and real estate development. By managing every aspect of a project, Russell ensures a seamless experience for clients, maintaining the personal touch that has been a hallmark since Russell first opened its doors
Clients choose Russell because we provide tailored solutions to meet their specific goals and challenges. Our teams collaborate with clients from project inception to completion. We ensure efficient timelines, cost control, and high-quality outcomes, leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven processes.
Russell specializes in delivering projects across diverse sectors ensuring every project aligns with the client’s vision. By focusing on safety, sustainability, and long-term value, Russell consistently delivers impactful spaces and campuses that exceed expectations and strengthen communities.
Russell served as the General Contractor for a 675 s.f. Scooters Coffee location in Milan, IL. Situated on a 0.4-acre outlot at the QC Mart property, the project focused on constructing a small-format coffee shop designed primarily for drive-thru service.
The new building optimized efficiency and speed of service, providing a convenient option for on-the-go customers and added value to the surrounding retail development.
Russell completed a 1,310 s.f. tenant improvement fit-out for Milltown Coffee, located within Geifman’s Utica Ridge Retail development in Bettendorf, IA.
The project transformed a retail shell into a welcoming café environment that aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and operational needs. As General Contractor, Russell managed all interior construction activities, delivering a polished, functional space that supports daily service.
Russell served as the developer and General Contractor for the tenant fit-out of a 2,500 s.f. Dunn Brothers Coffee within the Birchwood Retail Center in Davenport, IA.
The scope included a full interior build-out with seating for 50, restrooms, kitchen, office, walk-in cooler, drive-thru, and outdoor patio area.
Starbucks - St. Louis, MO
Russell served as General Contractor for the construction of a new 1,078 s.f. standalone Starbucks located on Telegraph Road in St. Louis, MO. The project included all site development and shell building construction necessary to deliver a fully-prepared retail space.
To overcome existing site challenges, the team removed unsuitable soils and raised the site using retaining walls to achieve a level grade. Additional improvements included installation of a new parking lot, a drive-thru lane to support operational efficiency, and privacy fencing along the retaining wall. The project provided Starbucks with a hightraffic location tailored for drive-thru service, enhancing accessibility and visibility for the brand in a growing retail corridor.
Birchwood South - Davenport, IA
Russell served as the developer and Design-Build Contractor on a new mixed-use development named Birchwood South.
Building 1 of the development includes a 8,584 s.f. building on a 1.37 acre lot that houses three individual retail facilities:
• Starbucks - 2,132 s.f.
• Rock Valley Physical Therapy - 4,127 s.f.
• Jersey Mikes - 1,897 s.f
Russell has partnered with Chick-fil-A on a wide range of projects across multiple states, delivering ground-up restaurants, building additions, interior remodels, canopy installations, and ongoing maintenance work.
Ground-Up Builds – 5,028 s.f. restaurant in Grand Island, NE and 5,146 s.f. restaurant in Lincoln, NE, each with full site development, kitchens, dining spaces, and fast-track coordination with owner-furnished systems
Major Remodels & Additions – 4,741 s.f. remodel in Chesterfield, MO and 534 s.f. kitchen addition with site upgrades in Des Peres, MO, plus a 4,275 s.f. location on Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Canopy and Drive-Thru Upgrades – Multiple locations (Ames, IA; Ankeny, IA; Waterloo, IA; West Des Moines, IA) with new canopies, paving improvements, MEP enhancements, heaters, and fans
Targeted Repairs & Enhancements – Work ranging from concrete and brick repairs to bollard replacements, storage modifications, door hardware updates, and kitchen improvements at Davenport, IA; Dubuque, IA; Iowa City, IA; Moline, IL; and other sites
Through these diverse projects, Russell consistently delivers high-quality construction solutions that support Chick-fil-A’s growth and maintain their high operational standards.
Russell served as the developer and Design-Build contractor for the 7,320 s.f. Birchwood Retail Center, completing the project within a seven-month schedule. The development included construction of a new retail shell with storefront windows, Nichiha siding, doors, and a membrane roof, tailored for multiple national and regional tenants including a 2,360 s.f. tenant fit-out for Your Pie.
Russell has delivered multiple Five Guys projects across Iowa and Illinois, showcasing expertise in both tenant improvements and ground-up retail development while meeting the brand’s national standards.
Davenport, IA – Russell delivered an 8,400 s.f. Design-Build retail building with full site improvements, then completed the tenant improvement to transform the shell into a fully operational Five Guys with a complete kitchen, finishes, lighting, and branding.
Des Moines, IA – 2,076 s.f. interior conversion with full MEP coordination, owner-supplied equipment integration, and self-performed scopes for quality and efficiency
Moline, IL – 2,450 s.f. interior buildout with demolition, system installations, and seamless coordination with owner vendors
