John is Malone’s associate athletic director and compliance officer. The 2024-25 academic year will be his 33rd year at the University. He spent the first 18 years working in the admissions office.
After a four-year enlistment in the United States Army, John graduated from Malone in 1973 with a degree in Education/Physical Education. Russell spent 18 years as a teacher, coach, athletic director and principal before returning to his alma mater.
As Athletic Compliance Officer, John oversees all aspects of student-athlete recruiting by the university, ensuring all rules and regulations set forth by the institution, conference, and national affiliations are followed.
He and his wife, Carol (also a former Malone student) have two adult children, Carrie (May) and John Mark. Both Russell children, and their daughter-in-law (Darci), are Malone alumnus.
John and Carol take great pleasure in spoiling their five grandchildren.
