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Harris Jr., Russell L.

Russell Harris
  • Departments:County Executive
  • Divisions:2025 Class Members
  • Title:Founder - CEO
  • Age36

36

Chief Executive Officer

Soar Detroit

Collaboration, service and leadership are principles that have guided the career of Russell Harris Jr.

As the CEO of Soar Detroit and the area director and consultant for the Boys and Girls Club in metro Detroit, Harris is leading efforts to expand literacy programs that equip young students with the skills necessary for lifelong success. He also is the owner of Warrior Life Fitness and Warrior Academy, which helps empower young men through mentorship and physical wellness programs.

Harris also was the principal at Jalen Rose Academy in Detroit and was elected chair of the Black Male Educators Alliance, which is dedicated to the development and retention of black make educators.

A retired chaplain and engineer in the United States Army National Guard, Harris received a Most Outstanding Soldier award.

He received a bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College in Iowa and a master’s degree from Ashford University. He lives in Pontiac with his wife and two children.

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