Russell Heinrichs is a Field Quality Control Technician and Certified Arborist with tree risk assessment qualification (TRAQ) Site Design Group. He previously served as a Green Streets Manager for the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT). Russ is an ecological restoration professional focusing on protecting and improving native habitats while accounting for community usage and economic growth. He also has experience coordinating large-scale projects that bridge public and private sector interests.

Outside of work, he volunteers with local green restoration organizations throughout Chicago.