Russell, a native of Phoenix, began his real estate career in 1978. He is both a GRI and a CRS, as well as a past President of the Arizona Certified Residential Specialists. Russell is a Lifetime Member of the President’s Roundtable. One of his highest honors was being ranked nationally #28 in 2002 & #30 for 2003 of all participating agents in the United States for “Most Homes Sold” by the National Association’s Realtor Magazine.