PENDER COUNTY, NC - Pender County Schools is proud to announce Russ Gurganus as the district’s new Chief Operations Officer, following his approval by the Board of Education during their September 10, 2024 meeting.
Russ joins the district with extensive experience in construction management and school operations. Most recently, he served as a Project Manager at T.A. Loving Company, where he led multi-million-dollar projects, overseeing all aspects from pre-construction to completion. Prior to that, Russ worked with Brady Trane as a Project Manager and Estimator, specializing in large commercial HVAC projects.
Russ also brings a wealth of experience from his time in public education, having served as the Director of Facilities for Dare County Schools and Director of Maintenance, Safety, Security, and Compliance for Beaufort County Schools. In these roles, he managed large-scale capital improvement projects, school safety initiatives, and maintenance operations. Additionally, Russ served as a Trooper with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and was deployed to Iraq with the North Carolina Army National Guard during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Russ holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from Beaufort County Community College. His diverse background and proven leadership will be a tremendous asset to Pender County Schools.
