Russ has worked in Healthcare for the last 20 years, he currently is the Area Director over support services for the Meridian, Eagle, Nampa and Fruitland hospitals. Other positions served were the Director of Operation and the Accreditation Coordinator over EOC/Life Safety.
Russ has been a member of ASHE for the last 18 years serving in various positions. In 2017 he served as the President. He now sits on AHA PMG Executive Advisor Council. Russ served two terms as the President of the Idaho Society for Healthcare Engineering.
Russ holds a certification from the International Board of Safety Managers as a Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional, Master Level. Russ is a member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and is the Advocacy Liaison for ISHE with ASHE.
Russ serves as a consultant to the organization’s hospitals for EOC/Life Safety.