Russell’s career in the door hardware industry began in 1988 when he joined Detex Corporation as a repair technician. He soon moved to Product Support and became Supervisor of the Technical Support department. He has extensive experience working directly with locksmiths, spec writers, architects and electricians on installations, applications and troubleshooting, and for more than 35 years he has been sharing his experience with others as a trainer on door hardware and electronic watchclock systems. Russell has a Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from NEC plus has completed many door industry courses.
A notable humanitarian accomplishment of Russell’s is that he is co-founder and President of RoundUp4Charity, a nonprofit community service organization that focuses on activities that provide support and comfort for first responders, military and veterans; people with special needs and other underserved groups in New Braunfels and the surrounding area. The group helps with critical bills, furnishes homes, provides help with groceries and transportation, honors veterans, provides inclusive opportunities for those with special needs and provides Thanksgiving and Christmas for families every year. www.roundup4charity.org