James Russell

James Russell is an experienced marketing and communications professional currently serving as a Marketing Communications Specialist at Hagerty since February 2022. James has a strong background in design and communications, having founded JayRuss Design as a Freelance Graphic Designer in July 2016 and previously worked as the Communications Manager at Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities from July 2012 to June 2016. Earlier career highlights include roles as a Staff Writer and Copy Editor/Page Designer at Traverse City Record-Eagle and as a Web Editor at Hagerty Insurance. James also served as Managing Editor for the International Center for Journalists, overseeing the IJNet website. James holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.