Russ has lived in Quintana Roo, Mexico and has overseen many grant projects for Positive Legacy over the past decade. His understanding of how to connect resources and needs allows him to excel in making real impacts to the communities where he resides. Russ' excellent interpersonal skills help him identify and ensure long lasting success of Positive Legacy's grant funding. As an explorer in residence his passions lie in creating symbiotic relationships,  environmental sustainability and record collecting.