Russ Backus​

Energetic, outgoing, considerate
​Likes: Attending my 4 kids' events, playing golf, eating out with family and family
Dislikes: Cold weather, grocery shopping, vegetables

Russ was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio.  He graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and from Case Western Reserve University with a Juris Doctorate.  

As a father of 4 children ages 21, 19, 19, and 17, Russ has seen firsthand the value of providing kids with a stable and nurturing environment in which to grow.  When one of his closest friends became involved with Cleveland Angels, he saw it as a great opportunity to try and support children in the foster care system in order to assist them in achieving their goals.  Russ is excited to be part of the ever growing Cleveland Angels team as it works on a daily basis to improve the lives of Northeastern Ohio foster families.