Russ built his security foundation with a decade in the United States Marine Corps, where he managed WMD threat intelligence and operations for large-scale deployments across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Middle East. He then transitioned to the consulting space directing technical testing and advisory services at Loptr, specializing in penetration testing, regulatory compliance, and enterprise security strategy. With his continued co-operative partnership with the FBI, he remains committed to advancing national security and protecting critical assets in both physical and digital domains.