Michael C. Russell, CAE, 32°

Executive Director of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA

Brother Michael C. Russell, 32° currently serves as the Executive Director of Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, USA. He joined the Scottish Rite, NMJ as the Vice President of Charities in 2017 and oversaw record fundraising initiatives in his three years in that role. His professional experience includes leading DeMolay International as Executive Director, Chapter Relations Manager for the Institute of Internal Auditors, and Regional Director for Tau Kappa Epsilon, Inc. He has served as a non-profit professional for more than 13 years.

Brother Russell received his Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from Northwest Missouri State University. He earned a Master's in Business Administration from the Jack Welch Management Institute, Strayer University. He attained the prestigious non-profit designation Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2015, through the American Society of Association Executives.

Brother Russell was raised as Master Mason in Calvin W. Prather Lodge No.717, Indianapolis, IN. He is a Deputy member of the DeMolay International Supreme Council, a noble from Ararat Temple, a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, and a 32° Mason from the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, NMJ. Brother Russell was nominated to receive the honorary 33° in which he among a few other select Brothers will receive in August 2021 in Cleveland, OH.

Michael Russell is the proud husband to Megan and father to daughter Maeve.