Russ Shelton joined Chromalloy in 2025 as Executive Vice President of Business Development, leading Chromalloy’s global business development strategy for commercial aviation, defense, and energy end markets. Russ is a recognized leader in the aviation industry, with decades of experience within the engine aftermarket ecosystem, spanning new engine/MRO sales, marketing, and engineering. Russ has extensive experience leading engine MRO businesses and developing long-term strategy for engine services operations. He started his career in powerplant mechanical engineering before moving into component repair sales. Russ earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Vanderbilt University in Mechanical and Materials Engineering.