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Russell Evans

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Sr. Director, Omnichannel Operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors
📍 Katy, Texas, United States

Russell Evans is the Sr. Director of Omnichannel Operations at Academy Sports + Outdoors, where he leads teams to optimize customer experience and drive profitability. A graduate of the University of Houstons C. T. Bauer College of Business, colleagues describe him as energetic, influential, and a great communicator dedicated to driving change.

Outside of his professional role, Russell is a family man who prioritizes spending time with his daughter. He is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, reflecting a strong passion for fitness and discipline. His interests also include the work of International Justice Mission and Ramsey Solutions.

Unique fact: He holds a certification as a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Sr. Director, Omnichannel Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Katy, Texas, United States
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Omnichannel Operations
His entire career at Academy Sports + Outdoors has focused on leading and optimizing operations across all customer channels, from e-commerce to fulfillment and fraud prevention.
Empathetic Leadership
He values empowering his team, noting he returned from vacation to 'zero fires'. Recommendations praise his ability to lift morale and inspire his teams to succeed.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Sr. Director, Omnichannel Operations
Academy Sports + Outdoors
8-2024 - 9-2025
Head of Marketplace Operations
Nerdy
6-2022 - 8-2024
Sr. Director, Operations and Product Management
Academy Sports + Outdoors
6-2020 - 6-2022
Director, Omnichannel Operations
Academy Sports + Outdoors
3-2019 - 6-2020
Sr. Manager, Omnichannel Operations
Academy Sports + Outdoors
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Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
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