John R Russell

Mr. Russell is a Managing Director in the Public Law and Policy Strategies practice group. Specializing in federal advocacy and public affairs, Mr. Russell worked for nearly a decade on Capitol Hill serving on the staffs of several Republican Leaders. In his career he has worked effectively in both the legislative and campaign arenas. Mr. Russell was a Floor Assistant and then Deputy to the Chief of Staff for the House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert. He served as Chief of Staff to J. Randy Forbes, after working as a senior campaign aide during the June 2001 special election. Prior to that campaign Mr. Russell was the Aide De Camp to NRCC Chairman Tom Davis after running the Congressman’s successful leadership election in the Fall of 2000. Mr. Russell began his Capitol Hill career in the Office of Majority Whip Tom DeLay beginning as a staff assistant and rising to the Outreach Coordinator over the 16 months in the office . With a legislative focus on energy, environment, healthcare, financial services, tax and trade, Mr. Russell has built and maintained strong relationships with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle as well committee and personal office staffs. This working knowledge of the policy, political and personal aspects of Washington allows him to design winning strategies to accomplish dynamic policy and market objectives.. Mr. Russell is devoted to improving literacy in California, Ohio and Washington, D.C. and has served numerous non-profits as a volunteer to help children improve reading skills.