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Russ Brown

Russ Brown

Russ Brown was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Beginning in his early years, he learned welding and other skills, drove truck and learned the crop protection product business. He also worked on a construction crew building and selling steel buildings.

He attended the University of Idaho in the School of Forestry and served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. After returning to Grand Forks, Russ was married and attended the University of North Dakota, while working. After serving as Sales Manager and Accounts Manager, Russ finished his ‘first career’ serving as President and CEO of the company.

During his career, he was instrumental in introducing the most innovative products and services available. The Ag Depot Distribution and Production Center, under Russ’ direction, earned the company the State Environmental Respect award. “Do it right or don’t do it at all” was Russ’ motto.

Over the years, Russ has received many awards as a result of his innovative spirit, including: North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year; North Dakota Business Innovator of the Year; Builder of the Valley; and more. He also served on a bank board for several years, as well as many trade association boards such as the Center for Innovation (University of North Dakota), President of the National Agriculture Retailers Association, President of several state industry associations and many more.

He attributes his successes to having received a “Doctorate in Life”. His personal business philosophy focused on the customer, the employee and the community.

Russ has been married for fifty four years and is the father of six children, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He and his wife Connie currently reside in Sun City, AZ.

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