Principal Mechanical Engineer, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
Richland, WA
Russell E. Flye is currently a principal mechanical engineer working at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Wash. He has been an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. since 1968 and currently serves as National Chairman of the Ritual and Ceremonies Committee and chapter advisor to te college chapter at Washington State univeristy- Pullman. Mr. Flye is active with Nu Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also a member of ASME, ASHRAE, and NSBE. Mr. Flye serves on ASME International Codes and Standards Subcommittee on Common Equipment. He is an active 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 10653
During his spare time Mr. Flye and members of the Nu Epsilon Lambda Chapter mentor African-American male middle school and high school students in the Pasco School District. He is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of minority students.
He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1971 and M.S. in management science at West Coast University in 1975. He holds professional engineer licenses in the states of California, Nevada, and Washington.