Russell Howard

Russell Howard is currently the VP Special Events and Development at PITTSBURGH DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP, where he is responsible for creating and producing innovative attractions and events to support the economic vitality of Downtown Pittsburgh. Prior to this role, he worked as a Consultant at RUSSELL A. HOWARD Marketing and Communications, providing marketing and communications services for various clients. Russell also held leadership positions at NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS, TEAM SERVICES MARKETING & PROMOTIONS, and KDKA-TV2, where he managed communications, marketing, and public relations. With a background in Visual Media Communications from the University of Pittsburgh, Russell has a wealth of experience in the industry.