Emerson Russell

With an extensive training in criminal justice, Emerson Russell began his own security company over 40 years ago in 1972. Within two years, he expanded the company to include janitorial and facility maintenance services. In 1975, Russell started ERMC, a total facility services company known for meeting customers’ needs and exceeding their expectations.

Under Russell’s leadership, the services provided by the Chattanooga, TN based company have grown to include construction, construction clean-up, CCTV services, food processing services, landscaping, parking lot maintenance, uniforms & embroidery. These additional functions, combined with existing janitorial, maintenance and security operations, allow ERMC to customize services for their customers.

As Russell spearheaded the growth of ERMC, the company evolved into a single source supplier primarily known for providing “bundled services” to upscale malls and shopping centers across the United States. In 1998, Russell expanded the company to include facility, specialty and high tech maintenance functions for airliners and airports. Today ERMC services a wide range of markets: aviation, commercial, food processing, industrial, institutional, medical, residential, shopping centers and retail.

Holding a number of state security and private detective licenses coupled with his vast array of community and professional memberships, Russell continues to stay abreast of the needs of his customers and advancements in the industry as he leads his company forward for future growth.