VOTE STUART FOR BHUSD NOVEMBER 5TH!
MEET RUSSELL
A proud Beverly Hills resident for over 15 years, Russell is a devoted husband, father, respected local businessman, security professional and thought leader. He plans on bringing his unique blend of experience to the Beverly Hills Unified School District. His career highlights span 25 years in security, military, emergency management, business, entertainment, and a deep commitment to service.
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In light of growing concerns about safety, Russell aims to leverage his extensive background in protective services and business to enhance the safety and prosperity of our Beverly Hills Schools.
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As a father to a child currently in the Beverly Hills school system, Russell's top priority is to make sure every student feels safe, supported, and equipped to succeed.
His beautiful wife Lisa is a life-long Beverly Hills resident and practicing attorney for over 25 years. Her Beverly Hills roots run deep as she grew up in this city attending and graduating from Beverly High, as did her mother.
Lisa & Russell's daughter Arabelle is a forth generation Beverly Hills resident and they look forward to raising their daughter in this great city to continue that legacy.
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COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
As a former Airman in the California State Guard, where he served for eight years and rose to the rank of Captain, Russell is deeply committed to service. His service was recognized with several awards including the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, California Commendation Medal, California Achievement Medal, California Good Conduct Medal, California State Service Ribbon. Russell was also awarded the California Medal of Merit for developing an innovative software platform that transformed the California Military Department's order administration system.
Beyond his state military service, Russell has been actively involved in community safety, volunteering with the LA County Sheriff's Department as a Citizen on Patrol, and serving as a Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Probation Officer as a Threat Liason Officer through the Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC).
Russell is a graduate of TEAM BEVERLY HILLS and the Community Emergency Response Team program. These experiences underscore his dedication to serving and protecting our community, qualities he intends to bring to the School Board.
TRUSTED VOICE ON SAFTEY
Recognized as a Trusted Voice on Safety, Russell is a frequent news contributor to prominent networks like Fox News, NewsNation, Newsmax, KTLA, FOX 11, NBC 4 and KABC Radio. Russell's insights are sought after for their depth and relevance, particularly concerning Beverly Hills' escalating crime concerns.
This extensive media engagement underscores his in-depth understanding of safety challenges and solutions. Russell's visibility and engagement with multiple news outlets reflects his deep-seated commitment to community safety, making him a leading figure in shaping effective strategies to enhance school security and peace of mind in the district.