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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.
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, 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.
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.
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 (CSP) credential from the Snow & Ice Management Association (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.
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.
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.
Trees help create a welcoming, professional commercial landscape and are often the most visible and valuable assets within it. Regular tree health monitoring is essential for identifying early signs of disease and taking preventive action before problems escalate.