Russell is a nationally known expert in the product design and implementation of Bank Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) programs as well as Corporate Owned Life Insurance (COLI) programs. Russell has worked as a specialist since 1986 covering all 50 states. In addition to BOLI consulting, Russell also assists banks with Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans.

Russell is a past Board Member of the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting (now FINSECA). He is a frequent speaker at industry and company meetings on the topic of BOLI as well as Nonqualified Executive Benefit Plans. Russell was also a founding board member for National Bank of Commerce and served as Chairman of the Board. He is a member of Leadership Alabama and is active with United Way, YPO, Rotary and as a board member of Restoration Academy.
Russell double majored in Mathematics and Sociology and received a B.S. degree from Vanderbilt University.