Mr. Russell hails from the hills of St. Ann Jamaica. Russell’s admiration and respect for Jamaican Folklore served as the primary motivating factor for the founding of Brer Anancy – where he acts as Chief Executive Officer and Author. Russell’s first publication in the Bre’r Anancy Series – a children’s book series based on the African spider God Anancy – was published in 2012 to commemorate Jamaica’s 50th year of Independence.

Prior to Brer Anancy, Russell worked for a number of years in the hospitality industry where he served in senior management working on corporate and product strategy. Early in his career he served as an educator working for Ministry of Education in Jamaica. Russell has also worked in Accounts for Viceroy Hotel Group and Gemstone Resorts, as well as in Sales /PR for Sandals Resorts International.

Mr. Russell is a graduate of Ferncourt High School and Excelsior Community College in Kingston, Jamaica. He holds a BA in Theatre and Media Arts from the University of South Carolina and a graduate certificate in The Business Of Entertainment from UCLA . In his free time, Russell enjoys cooking and storytelling.