Rush L. Russell

Background

Russell, Rush L. was born on January 28, 1954 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Randall Wayne Russell and Lee (Harris) White.

Education

Bachelor, University Texas, 1977; Master of Public Administration, University Texas, 1981.

Career

Director human services, Governor' General’ s Office, Austin, Texas, 1983-1986; revenue officer, Texas Department Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Austin, 1986-1989; senior legislation representative, American Health Care, Washington, 1990; Kennedy fellow, Joseph P. Kennedy Junior Foundation, Washington, 1990; executive director, Joseph P. Kennedy Junior Foundation, Washington, since 1990.

Membership

Coach Young Men’s Christian Association, Austin, 1985-1989. M C.

Connections

Married Tara K. Hopke, May 5, 1990.

Father:

Randall Wayne Russell White

Mother:

Lee (Harris) White

Spouse:

Tara K. Hopke