Russell Sillmon (’19)

Russell Sillmon, Class of 2019, has spent the last nine years working at the nexus of science and business for Battelle Memorial Institute, the world’s largest, independently owned non-profit research and development organization. During his tenure, he has held various roles, including a six-year stint as a contractor at the U.S. Department of Defense, where he managed rapid prototyping and commercialization projects. His career has been focused on taking concepts to market, from ideation to establishing terms and conditions.