Russ has over 15 years in the field of community mental health. He is currently a Clinical Supervisor for the Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health Division, Community Support Program, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He oversees 15 full-time staff and an approximately 100 - client program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UW-Milwaukee and a Master of Social Work degree from UW-Milwaukee - Helen Bader School of Social Welfare. He received his Licensed Clinical Social Work licensure in 2011.