Michael André Russell

Background

Russell, Michael André was born on August 19, 1956 in Tyler, Texas, United States. Son of John H. and Jeraldine (Lane) Russell.

Education

AS, Tyler Junior College, 1977. Associate of Arts, Tyler Junior College, 1977. Bachelor, Fisk University, 1979.

Master of Business Administration, Atlanta University, 1981.

Career

Marketing representative International Business Machines Corporation, Atlanta, 1980—1982. Assistant brand manager United States of America National Coca-Cola Headquarters, 1983—1986. With General Motors Dealer Development Academy, Detroit, 1986.

Area director United Negro College Fund, Atlanta, since 1990.

Achievements

• Michael André Russell has been listed as a noteworthy fund rasing administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice-chairman, board trustees Simpson St. Church of Christ, Atlanta, 1982. Board directors Butler St. Young Men’s Christian Association, 1983. Active member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1983, High Museum Art & Young Careers, Atlanta, 1984.

Member Atlanta Sesquicentennial Mayor's Commission on Future of Atlanta, 1987. Member of American Marketing Association (president chapter 1979-1980), National Black Master of Business Administration Association (marketing chairman 1979), Atlanta City Club, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fisk University Alumni Association (executive committee 1980, chapter president 1984).

Connections

Father:

John H. Russell

Mother:

Jeraldine (Lane) Russell