Dion Russ (Russ)

The years have passed so quickly. It's hard to believe we graduated 12 years ago. At least this is what I tell people since I only admit to being 29. After trying ASU for a Fall semester, and Yavapai the following Fall semester, I enlisted in the Navy. It seemed drastic, but ended up being a sound decision. I learned responsibility and was able to visit Africa, Europe, Western Asia and the Middle East. After serving in Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Bosnia, I decided to get out after 4 years and try college again.

While I worked on my degree, I took a job that my Navy training really prepared me for, bartending. The 90's are a bit blurry. I worked at clubs in Jacksonville, FL, San Diego and Tempe. My last restaurant stint was at Rainforest Cafe as a corporate trainer. I finally picked up my AA in Visual Communications. As I tested the waters, I realized you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a graphic designer. The pay was lower than waiting tables. So back to school I went and picked up a BA in Criminal Justice. I'm planning on using this to enter the field of insurance investigation. In the mean time, my side business of building arcade cabinets with retro games has taken off and I'm enjoying working from home.

I've never been married, never had kids. No, I'm not gay. I tried it with Eben Riggs but we decided girls were better. (That's a joke, don't tell his wife or she will beat me).

I camp, boat and ride my bike for fun. I live in Peoria and am a little tired of typing about myself, so that's about it.