Russ has nearly three decades in the industry. He came to CSIA from Copperfield Chimney Supply, where he served as Technical Manager with responsibilities including, but not limited to: educational programming, technical writing, and public presentations. Dimmitt maintains CSIA and National Fireplace Institute certifications, serves on the UL Standards Technical Panel and as Secretary of The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation. No stranger to NCSG leadership, he previously served on the NCSG Board of Directors.