Background
Russell, Douglas M. was born on September 2, 1937 in Middletown, Ohio, United States. Son of Riley R. and Ethel Mae (Jones) Russell.
Russell, Douglas M. was born on September 2, 1937 in Middletown, Ohio, United States. Son of Riley R. and Ethel Mae (Jones) Russell.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, Kentucky State University, 1961. Postgraduate, Salmon P. Chase College Law, Cincinnati, 1967. Postgraduate, Xavier University, 1968.
Certified, Ohio State University, 1971.
Private practice legislation research, speechwriter, Columbus, since 1970; deputy director, Ohio Department Commerce, Columbus, 1971-1975; executive secretary, National Afro-American Museum, Columbus, 1975-1980; executive director, Ohio Compensation Board, Columbus, 1983-1985; deputy director labor relations, Ohio Department Aging, Columbus, since 1985. Associate Joint Center Political Studies, Washington, 1977-1982. Consultant Civic Action Institute, Washington, 1980.
Member executive committee Butler County Democrats, Hamilton, Ohio, 1966, Black Elected Democrats of Ohio, 1971, National Afro-American History and Culture Commission, Columbus, 1981. Served with United States Army, 1961-1964. Member National Public Employer Relations Association, Ohio Public Employer Relations Association, Kentucky State University Alumni Association (president Dayton, Ohio chapter 1972-1974), Ohio Valley Tennis Association (trustee 1979-1982), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Lodges: Masons (32 degree), Shriners.
Married Hope M. Kyles, October 23, 1965. Children: Roderique D., Jacquelyn F.