Executive Director of ThinkFirst National
“Russ has been an amazing partner for many years.His openness and ability to connect with people of all ages is truly a gift.”
Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Services, CoxHealth
“I have had the pleasure of partnering on many high school presentations with Russ addressing important topics around safe driving and risky driving behaviors. Russ shares a strong testimony and has a way of connecting and engaging students that is very unique and always brings value and impact to our presentations together. I am always happy to invite Russ to join our programs, he brings a lot of value and impact to the programs we host.”
Teacher Jefferson City High School
“We have really enjoyed having Russ come speak to our Drivers Ed classes over the years! His story is very eye opening for the students and they really get a wake-up call about taking driving seriously!”
PhD, Retired MU Faculty, Former ThinkFirst Missouri Director
“When Russ speaks his passion is obvious, people in the audience can feel it. It’s pure and his message never seems practiced or rehearsed because it comes from the heart.”