Our Team
Rob Russakoff
Rob has served with DP&O (and former Disaster Operation & Training, Inc.) in several capacities - as Project Technical Specialist assisting with debris management plans, damage assessments, debris removal and utilities recovery data gathering from field and client departments. He is very organized and efficient with review of field and client documents for accuracy and completeness. His skillsets include assisting with reconciliation of force labor, equipment, and review of debris monitoring logs (collection, TDSR and disposal), and debris removal status reports and field tasks logs for discrepancies. He has provided training for new local monitor hires and QA/QC end of day data for leaner hanger ticket ledgers and photos. Rob also assisted as records reconciliation specialist for forced labor and equipment and contractor monitoring for long term recovery projects. He also assisted the cities with locating, obtaining quotes and invoice reconciliation for recovery contractors for specialty road, grading, tree replanting, and fence repairs.
Rob assisted in the 2016 Mississippi EF4 tornadoes recovery assisting with emergency debris removal documentation in utilities Right of way covering a 30 mile by 2mile wide path including: preparation of the FEMA required pre-disaster Utilities warehouse inventory and compared to purchased and installed inventory items; permitting the TDSR, performing truck certifications, daily supervision of monitor load/ haul and final disposal and daily reconciliation of load haul with disposal records.
While working with DP&O in the 2014 Tupelo, Mississippi EF4 tornado Rob assisted with debris removal monitor and contractor records daily reconciliation between load/haul and disposal and resolving discrepancies in volumes or ticket issues in 24 hrs. Additionally, he has over 15 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation and emergency disaster removal /assistance. He has direct experience with Seven major hurricanes since 2004 (CHARLEY, IVAN WILMA, MATTHEW, IRMA, KATRINA, IKE)
Areas of Expertise:
Emergency Road Clearing, Hurricane Debris removal of over 1,000,000+ cubic yards (2004-2017)
Demolition
Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job
Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader, Skid steer,
Recovery data gathering from field and client departments
Monitor Supervisor, Truck and equipment certifications
Certifications/Training Courses:
2018 Governors Hurricane Conference:
TS11. (G202) Debris Management – Awarded 05/18/2018
TS12. Evaluating Debris Management and Monitoring RFPs – Awarded 05/18/2018
Monitor Supervisor, Truck and equipment certifications