Russel has been in the insurance business for over 30 years and has served as CEO of FBinsure since 1998.   Russel graduated from Merrimack College in 1977 after which he pursued a career with Pricewaterhouse Coopers as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has achieved several industry designations including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Workers Compensation Advisor (CWCA) and holds Insurance Brokers Licenses for MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, NY, & NC.  In 2011 Russel was presented with the MAIA's Pacesetter Award.  This award is given annually to the Massachusetts Independent Insurance Agent who through hard work, perseverance, compassion and charity has set the pace at a level achieved by very few in the industry.

Russel has been an active participant in his community holding roles as a board member for the Rotary Club of Taunton, an active participant in the strategic planning and building needs committees for the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School Department, and a board member and chairman of the Town of Raynham Finance Committee.  His current community roles include participation on the Board of Directors for the Old Colony YMCA, the Taunton YMCA Committee of Management, and the Raynham Economic & Business Development Committee.  Russel’s industry involvement includes participation in the ARM Group, a member of the Bay States Agents, and most recently, a member of the Agent Advisory Committee for Arbella Insurance Company.