Background
White, Russell Lynn was born on May 8, 1950 in Omaha. Son of Russell Alfred White and Jo Ann Blotti.
White, Russell Lynn was born on May 8, 1950 in Omaha. Son of Russell Alfred White and Jo Ann Blotti.
Associate of Arts, Modesto Junior College, 1970; Bachelor in Art, California State University, San Francisco, 1971; student, College of Alameda, 1971-1972; student, Laney College, 1976-1978; student, Pierce College, 1981-1982; student, Otis The Art Institute of Chicago of Parsons School Design, 1984-1985.
Designer, Levi Strauss & Company, San Francisco, 1976-1979; designer, Jantzen Inc., Los Angeles, 1979-1980; head designer, Keepers Industries, Woodland Hills, California, 1981-1983; merchandiser, designer, Domino/Victory Mens Wear, Los Angeles, 1983-1985; merchandiser, designer, Joel/Cal-Made, Ltd., Los Angeles, 1985-1986; merchandise manager, Joel/Cal-Made, Ltd., Los Angeles, 1986; director design, Balboa Sportswear Company, Los Angeles, since 1986; principal, BRW & Associations, Los Angeles, 1986-1989; designer, Catalina Swimwear, Los Angeles, 1989-1991; associate professor fashion design, Woodbury U., Burbank, California, since 1992; merchandiser, designer, Lavon Sportswear, LaVerne, California, since 1992. Teacher fashion design Learning Tree U., Los Angeles, 1989-1991.
Music director Holy Trinity Community Church, Los Angeles, 1981-1985, vice president, secretary, 1981-1983, social director, 1984-1985, treasurer, 1987-1990. Buddy volunteer Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome project, Los Angeles, 1987, facilitator, since 1990. Facilitator Being Alive Support Group, Los Angeles, 1989-1991.
Member American Designer Guild (treasurer Los Angeles steering committee 1987), Textile Association Los Los Angeles Clubs: Municipal Election Committee of Los Angeles (election committee 1982, member advisory council). Lodges: Masons (De Molay of Year 1968, chevalier 1971).