--- title: "Russ Downer Joins BBA as Office Director, Salt Lake City" date: 2026-11-12T14:01:00-05:00 author: Flavie Collard canonical_url: "https://www.bbaconsultants.com/en-ca/news/russ-downer-joins-bba-as-office-director-in-salt-lake-city" section: News --- BBA is pleased to welcome Russ Downer as Office Director in Salt Lake City, strengthening the firm's leadership in the western United States. 1. Russ brings more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry, with extensive expertise in mine planning, operations and business leadership. He’s held a range of technical and leadership roles at Barrick and has also worked with Hatch and Forte Dynamics. He also founded Opencontour, a company focused on mine planning software and consulting. In his new role, Russ will lead BBA's Salt Lake City office while helping expand the firm's mining capabilities and presence in the U.S. market. He’ll also drive regional business development, build strong client relationships and support collaboration across BBA's offices and multidisciplinary teams. ***“Russ brings a rare mix of hands-on mining experience, technical expertise and business leadership. He understands the realities our clients face and the opportunities ahead in the western U.S. With him leading our Salt Lake City office, we’re in a strong position to deepen our relationships in the region and continue building our mining capabilities.”*** – Pete Kowalewski, Regional Director Salt Lake City was BBA's first office in the United States and remains an important part of the firm's international growth strategy. Its proximity to a major mining and metals market gives BBA solid footing to keep expanding across the western United States. 2. [ ![Russ Downer appointment news EN](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/Website-EN.jpg) ](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/Website-EN.jpg) ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. 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Russ brings more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry, with extensive expertise in mine planning, operations and business leadership. He’s held a range of technical and leadership roles at Barrick and has also worked with Hatch and Forte Dynamics. He also founded Opencontour, a company focused on mine planning software and consulting. In his new role, Russ will lead BBA's Salt Lake City office while helping expand the firm's mining capabilities and presence in the U.S. market. He’ll also drive regional business development, build strong client relationships and support collaboration across BBA's offices and multidisciplinary teams. ***“Russ brings a rare mix of hands-on mining experience, technical expertise and business leadership. He understands the realities our clients face and the opportunities ahead in the western U.S. With him leading our Salt Lake City office, we’re in a strong position to deepen our relationships in the region and continue building our mining capabilities.”*** – Pete Kowalewski, Regional Director Salt Lake City was BBA's first office in the United States and remains an important part of the firm's international growth strategy. Its proximity to a major mining and metals market gives BBA solid footing to keep expanding across the western United States. 2. [ ![Russ Downer appointment news EN](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/Website-EN.jpg) ](https://www.assets.bbaconsultants.com/bba-production-assets/production/images/Website-EN.jpg) ## About BBA BBA Consultants has been a trusted partner in the energy and natural resources sector for more than 45 years. With over 2,000 professionals in 30+ offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, the firm delivers engineering, strategic advisory, environmental and field services. Our experts work closely with clients to quickly assess their needs and deliver innovative, practical and sustainable solutions. Recognized for its high-level expertise and collaborative approach, BBA combines technical excellence with strong field presence to rapidly mobilize the right experts wherever they are needed. Sources- Roseline Simard Director - Marketing and Communications +1 450 464-2111 |