--- title: MCS Property Services Blog | Dana Russell description: Dana Russell serves as the Vice President of Exterior Operations at MCS where he is responsible for exterior service delivery. He has over 30 years of industry experience having worked for some of the largest property services companies in their respective verticals including TruGreen, BrightView and CBRE. 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Posts by: ## Dana Russell [Follow me on LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-russell-17a71212/) Dana Russell serves as the Vice President of Exterior Operations at MCS where he is responsible for exterior service delivery. He has over 30 years of industry experience having worked for some of the largest property services companies in their respective verticals including TruGreen, BrightView and CBRE. In his role at MCS, Dana brings a proven history of building strong relationships and providing timely solutions for clients. ![Drywall installation in progress inside a commercial property](https://blog.mcsgo.com/hubfs/Comm_Drywall%20-2151789532.jpg) [Commercial Property Services,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-property-services) [Disaster Preparedness,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/disaster-preparedness) [Facilities Management,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/facilities-management) [Commercial Restoration,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-restoration) [Restoration,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/restoration) [Code Enforcement](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/code-enforcement) ### [How Quality Restoration & Put-Backs Protect Your Commercial Properties](https://blog.mcsgo.com/commercial-restoration-put-back-best-practices) Dec 1, 2025 7:59:59 AM When a pipe bursts, a roof leaks, or a regional storm hits, commercial operators understand the mandate: restore operations fast. But once mitigation teams clear the immediate damage, the most consequential phase begins — the put-back.  Put-back work is where commercial properties regain functionality, safety, and the brand experience your tenants, customers, and employees depend on every day. And in the commercial space, where operational uptime and guest perception are business drivers, cutting corners on put-backs can create long-term exposure far beyond the initial event.  [Read More](https://blog.mcsgo.com/commercial-restoration-put-back-best-practices) ![effective snow removal-sidewalk](https://blog.mcsgo.com/hubfs/snow-clearing-sidewalk-1326412517.jpg) [Commercial Property Services,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-property-services) [Exterior Maintenance,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/exterior-maintenance) [Commercial Snow Removal](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-snow-removal) ### [Expecting the Unexpected: Planning for Effective Snow and Ice Removal](https://blog.mcsgo.com/planning-for-effective-snow-and-ice-removal) Aug 11, 2025 8:00:00 AM Winter weather has always posed challenges for commercial properties, but in recent years, those challenges have spread to regions that rarely saw snow and ice in the past. Take [Winter Storm Enzo](https://www.yahoo.com/news/winter-storm-enzo-bringing-rare-103000767.html), for example. In January 2025, the storm dumped 6 to 11 inches of snow across parts of Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Texas—more than many northern cities experienced. [Read More](https://blog.mcsgo.com/planning-for-effective-snow-and-ice-removal) ![snow-being-cleared-in-public-area](https://blog.mcsgo.com/hubfs/snow-being-cleared-in-public-area-2129530138.jpg) [Commercial Property Services,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-property-services) [Exterior Maintenance,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/exterior-maintenance) [Commercial Snow Removal](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-snow-removal) ### [How to Build a Snow and Ice Response Plan for Multi-Site Portfolios](https://blog.mcsgo.com/build-a-snow-and-ice-response-plan-for-multi-site-portfolios) Aug 4, 2025 8:00:00 AM Snow doesn’t wait—and neither can your response plan. Whether you’re managing retail centers, industrial parks or sprawling campuses, snow and ice removal demands a well-orchestrated approach. To stay ahead of winter weather, you need a coordinated, scalable response plan focused on streamlined communications, risk reduction and maintaining uptime. [Read More](https://blog.mcsgo.com/build-a-snow-and-ice-response-plan-for-multi-site-portfolios) ![icy-walkway-commercial-building-2020787312](https://blog.mcsgo.com/hubfs/icy-walkway-commercial-building-2020787312.jpg) [Commercial Property Services,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-property-services) [Exterior Maintenance,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/exterior-maintenance) [Commercial Snow Removal](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-snow-removal) ### [SIMA 101: Why Partnering with Certified Snow Professionals Matters](https://blog.mcsgo.com/why-sima-snow-removal-certification-matters) Jul 28, 2025 8:00:00 AM When winter hits, you need more than just plows and salt. You need proven snow and ice removal expertise. Not all snow removal providers deliver the same level of safety, reliability and professionalism. That’s where the [Certified Snow Professional](https://www.sima.org/getcsp) (CSP) credential from the [Snow & Ice Management Association](https://www.sima.org/) (SIMA) comes in. This respected certification helps identify providers with the training, experience and commitment to the excellence your properties deserve—making it a smart benchmark when evaluating vendors and planning for long-term success. [Read More](https://blog.mcsgo.com/why-sima-snow-removal-certification-matters) ![commercial snow removal in public space](https://blog.mcsgo.com/hubfs/commercial-snow-removal-in-action-1076497120.jpg) [Commercial Property Services,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-property-services) [Exterior Maintenance,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/exterior-maintenance) [Commercial Snow Removal](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-snow-removal) ### [Planning for Success: Pre-Season Snow and Ice Removal Essentials](https://blog.mcsgo.com/successful-pre-season-snow-and-ice-removal-planning) Jul 21, 2025 8:00:00 AM Preparation is key to a successful snow season, and summer is the ideal time to evaluate your site, identify high-priority areas and lay the groundwork for a strong snow and ice removal season. That includes drafting a clear, detailed snow and ice removal request for proposal (RFP) that attracts the right partners. [Read More](https://blog.mcsgo.com/successful-pre-season-snow-and-ice-removal-planning) ![winter-day-office-building](https://blog.mcsgo.com/hubfs/winter-day-office-building-1372065144.jpg) [Commercial Property Services,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-property-services) [Exterior Maintenance,](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/exterior-maintenance) [Commercial Snow Removal](https://blog.mcsgo.com/tag/commercial-snow-removal) ### [Commercial Snow and Ice Removal FAQs](https://blog.mcsgo.com/commercial-snow-and-ice-removal-faqs) Jul 14, 2025 8:00:00 AM Get ahead of winter > Make sure your commercial properties are prepared for the coming snow season with expert answers to the most common snow and ice removal questions. [Read More](https://blog.mcsgo.com/commercial-snow-and-ice-removal-faqs)