Russell has over twenty-five years of diversified accounting experience, including Big Four public accounting, financial accounting oversight roles at global, public companies, and specialized project-related engagements for a diverse clientele. His industry experience includes consumer brands, life sciences, biotechnology, leisure/entertainment and media. His passion throughout his career continues to be the dynamic field of accounting and providing value-added client service.

Russell holds active licenses as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the states of Florida and Virginia and is a member of the Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards Committee of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). He also is a member and holds the designation of Accreditation in Business Valuation (ABV) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Russell earned a bachelors degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida, an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Miami, and a Certificate in Business Valuation from Florida Atlantic University. He is also an adjunct professor in the School of Accounting at Florida International University in Miami, Florida.