Background
Christiansen, Russell was born on May 19, 1935 in Jefferson, South Dakota, United States. Son of Milton and Grace Marie (Rosenburger) Christiansen.
Christiansen, Russell was born on May 19, 1935 in Jefferson, South Dakota, United States. Son of Milton and Grace Marie (Rosenburger) Christiansen.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, South Dakota State University, 1959.
Various engineering positions, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, 1959-1976;
production manager, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, 1976-1979;
vice president production, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, 1979-1981;
vice president translations and district, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, 1981-1983;
senior vice president consumer services, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, 1983-1984;
executive vice president, chief operating officer, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, 1984;
president, chief operating officer, Iowa Public Service Company, Sioux City, since 1984. Executive vice president Midwest Energy Company, Sioux City, 1984, president, 1985, chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1986-1990. President, Chief Executive Officer Midwest Resources, 1990-1992, chairman, president, Chief Executive Officer, 1992.
Board directors Norwest Bank, Des Moines.
Chairman United Way of Siouxland Campaign, Sioux City, 1984, Iowa Nature Conservancy. Active Iowa Business Council. Vice-chairman Greater Des Moines Chamber Federation.
Trustee Briar Cliff College, Sioux City, since 1988. Board trustees South Dakota State University, since 1989, Sioux City Aid Center, 1983-1986, Sioux City Symphony, 1984-1992, Goodwill Industries, since 1986. Served with United States Army, 1954-1956.
Member American Gas Association (board directors 1986-1990), Midwest Gas Association, Edison Electric Institute(member executive committee, board directors 1993), North Central Electrical Association (president 1992-1993), Sioux City Chamber of Chamber (board directors since 1984, chairman 1986-1987). Clubs: Country (Sioux City). Lodges: Lions, Rotary.
Married Marilyn Grace Connors, October 6, 1956. Children: Lori, Lynn Christiansen Lanning, Lisa Christiansen Ramlo, Russell P.