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Russell Family Enterprises Names Julian Thomas as Chief Information Technology Officer
ATLANTA, GA — Russell Family Enterprises is pleased to announce that Julian Thomas has joined the organization as Chief Information Technology Officer. Reporting to Dan Bowman, CEO of Russell Family Enterprises, Thomas will lead enterprise technology strategy, security, and systems alignment, while overseeing IT operations across the organization and helping advance secure, scalable solutions that support day-to-day operations and long-term growth.
Thomas brings more than 20 years of information technology leadership experience, with a background spanning enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and core business systems. He is a results-driven executive known for aligning technology with business strategy, creating structure in complex environments, and delivering practical solutions that strengthen performance and reduce risk.
“Julian Thomas’ extensive and forward-thinking experience will help propel Russell Family Enterprises’ Construction, Program Management, Concessions, and Real Estate businesses toward their respective North Stars,” said Dan Bowman, CEO of Russell Family Enterprises. “We are excited to welcome a leader of Julian’s caliber to help guide our IT strategy and strengthen the technology foundation that will support the Russell Family enterprise for future generations.”
In this role, Thomas will lead IT strategy focused on operational efficiency, customer experience, and business performance across the enterprise. He will oversee governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure, vendor management, and data integrity, while identifying practical opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve accuracy, visibility, efficiency, and service delivery.
“What particularly attracts me to Russell Family Enterprises is the opportunity to support a diversified organization with a strong legacy and long-term outlook,” said Thomas. “I look forward to partnering with leaders and teams across the organization to ensure our technology investments drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and support effective risk management.”
Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He also completed executive education in Leadership and Management through The Wharton School of Business and holds certifications including Six Sigma Green Belt, ITIL Foundation V3, and Certified SAFe 5 Agilist.
Julian Thomas, Chief Technology Officer
