About Us
Who We Are
We are a leading provider of high-quality asphalt materials and pavement preservation services to contractors, consulting engineers, and agencies. As a family-owned business with a long-standing dedication to excellence, we supply asphalt and asphalt emulsions and perform preventative road maintenance to customers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Delaware, and Alabama.
A Premium on People
Whether customers or employees, we believe that doing good in business starts with being good to your people. When you start with that foundation, everyone gets to benefit from the road ahead.
Our Mission
To be the most respected partner in the region by serving our team and customers like family.
Our Values
- Keeping people safe.
- Serving each other and our customers.
- Finding the right solution for the problem at hand.
- Helping good people succeed.
- Taking the high road, always.
Our Commitment
To act and do business in ways that honor our partners, the task at hand and the right solution for both.
Company Leadership
Seeing the Way Forward.
From developing innovation solutions to providing exceptional customer service, every member of our leadership team helps keep us unmatched all the way around.
George Leach, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
George Leach, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
If it involves money at Russell Standard, George is in charge of it. From finances and acquisitions to information technology and safety, he’s the foundation for the work we do in the field. Above all, he’s dedicated to helping his team reach their full potential.
George earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In his free time, he enjoys camping, hiking and skiing with his family.
Mike Rowe
Chief Operating Officer
Mike Rowe
Chief Operating Officer
No matter what he’s working on, Mike is passionate about leaving things better than he found them. It’s the perfect mindset for a COO. With over 20 years of infrastructure construction experience, he assists our teams with growth and development.
Mike has a Bachelor of Science in Safety and Environmental Management from Slippery Rock University and an MBA from Waynesburg University with a Project Management concentration. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Kristen and sons, Blake and Colt.
Barbara Santella
Vice President, Human Resources
Barbara Santella
Vice President, Human Resources
When it comes to making everyone feel welcome in our family, Barbara leads the charge by ensuring a smooth transition for new team members. Responsible for HR, she oversees talent acquisition, employee development, benefits, and beyond. Building on over 25 years of experience, she helps strengthen our HR structure through technology, compliance, and people.
Barbara has a Bachelor’s Degree from Robert Morris University and Master’s degree from Capella University. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In her free time, she likes to travel and spend time with her family.
John Shutsa, “Junior”
Vice President, Business Development & Supply
John Shutsa, “Junior”
Vice President, Business Development & Supply
Junior is our resident expert at building strong relationships. With over 25 years of industry knowledge, he has focused the last five on growing our presence in roofing and industrial spaces, and also took on responsibility for our supply chain, with a focus on improving processes and efficiency.
John was born and raised in Ohio. He graduated from the University of Akron and loves Cleveland sports, golf, cycling, travel and spending quality time with his six children, two grandchildren and friends.
Our History
Nearly a century of innovation and quality for our customers.
1929
Established by Niles E. Russell, Russell Standard began as the Tri-State Culvert Company. It sold drainage products across southwestern Pennsylvania.
1948
After growing into a major supplier of liquid asphalt for the road construction industry throughout the ‘40s, Russell Brothers is incorporated as Russell Supply Company.
1952
The company’s operation in Mars, PA, was established.
1958
Russell Supply was renamed Russell Standard Corporation.
1973
Russell Standard opened its first asphalt plant in Mercer, PA.
1992
Russell Standard expanded its reach and breadth of services by adding Hammaker East LTD in Fayetteville, PA, to its portfolio. As a subsidiary, Hammaker East had provided the community with quality asphalt emulsion products and services since 1923. This included the Chambersburg plant.
1998
An asphalt plant in Akron, OH, was added to extend the company’s reach into the Buckeye State.
2006
Plants in Baltimore, MD, and Black Mountain, NC, were acquired outright to solidify Russell Standard's presence in the mid-Atlantic.
2007
The company purchased an asphalt plant in Greensboro, NC.
2015
The company's plant in Reading, PA, was leased.
2017
Russell Standard opened The Lab. It was a groundbreaking initiative for asphalt materials science and testing. Operations continued until the opening the current state-of-the-art facility in 2020.
The Lab
Reimagined in 2020, our state-of-the-art facility is where we produce and test state-of-the-art materials. From asphalts to aggregates, emulsions to road samples, this is where the magic happens.
Careers
One of our Core Values is helping good people succeed. While that value may apply to our customers, we know that it all starts with our employees. When you join Russell Standard, you’ll be treated like part of the family.
Join our Team
We’re always looking for the right people to help us help others. If you don’t see a position that’s right for you, we’d still like to hear from you.