Mr. Russell oversees recruitment, retention, employee development and labor relations for 4,700 team members at Nevada’s largest public health system and only level 1 trauma center, American Burn Association-verified burn center and transplant center. Since joining the medical center in 2021, he has expanded the workforce, strengthened employee engagement and supported the launch of UMC Radiology, Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Hospitalists and the Orthopedic & Spine Institute, recruiting dozens of physicians to improve access to care. He implemented Lean Six Sigma training and a seven-week leadership boot camp to build internal capability and succession pathways. Under his leadership, the average tenure of a benefitted employee has reached 8.4 years, more than double the 3.5-year national median for hospital workers reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2025, he introduced “WellHub,” expanding no-cost wellness resources for employees and families. The medical center has earned Magnet recognition in 2026 and multiple workplace and community honors, reflecting the strength of its workforce strategy and culture.
