Mr. Russell is the founder and owner of a small, veteran-owned consulting business. He was a Project Officer supporting US Special Operations Command Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (TENCAP) office for research, test, evaluation, analysis and integrated concept development of emerging and developmental technologies for rapid fielding to tactical Special Operations Forces (SOF). Mr. Russell draws upon his extensive background in both Navy aviation operations and SOF communications capabilities and requirements. Mr. Russell served as Commander, U.S. Navy as a Navy Aviator (RIO) flying the F-4 and F-14 aircraft, Strike Operations Officer (AR), USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), and as Communications Officer, USSOCOM (J6, J3, SOF AT&L). He has extensive experience in Defense Industry requirements and acquisition processes, program management and future command, control and communications requirements. Mr. Russell has a BS in Biology/Biological Sciences from Baylor University and has earned a Six Sigma Certificate from Villanova University.