A professional, experienced manager, and leader, Russ currently operates a Service Disabled Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) venture focused on providing advise and assistance to Defense and Commercial Clients. Bayou Consultants LLC is a subcontractor to PAE INC and supports the HQUSSOCOM Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) SWMS-B task. Russ performs as an adjunct to the institution developing curriculum supporting the JSOU-Next Learning Pathway focused on Communication Advantage and Strategic Influence. He recently enrolled in Liberty University’s School of Communications & the Arts to pursue a post Master’s Degree Graduate Certificate in Executive Communications.