is revolutionizing children's edutainment and motivational speaking for the restaurant lodging and airline industries!  has put fun into safety, self-esteem and character counts education for Kindergarten through 12th graders for the past 13 years, and he is also highly in-demand for his customer service/hospitality presentations for working adults.  is on the road 300 days a year and is seen live by over 1 MILLION American and Canadian fans annually!


has Hosted America’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks at Mount Rushmore three times. He's Hosted National Kids Day on The Elipse in front of The White House in Washington D.C., instructed Law Enforcement Officers & School Teachers worldwide on effective ways to educate and connect with school children of all ages. He is a highly sought after children’s safety, self-esteem and anti-bullying expert, who has been featured on television and radio programs worldwide! is currently the most in-demand K-12th grade student assembly speaker in the United States and Canada. motivational customer service/hospitality presentations for employees working in the restaurant lodging and airline industries have been seen throughout North America.  motivational presentations relating to duty and service have also been featured at Military Bases throughout the United States.


CNN’s LARRY KING and television/radio celebrity LEEZA GIBBONS have called "The 21st Century Mr. Rogers!" Talk show host Jay Leno has proclaimed that he too is a fan of .
 

holds many honorable titles and affiliations, including the following:

• K-12th grade Motivational Speaker

• Corporate Law Enforcement and Educational   Conference Motivational Speaker

• Customer Service and Hospitality Motivational Speaker for Restaurant Lodging and Airline Industries

• The Official International Safety Buddy

• Official "Character Counts" and Six Pillars of Character Presenter

• Anti-Bullying Presenter

• Host of America's National KidsDay

• Celebrity Spokesperson for the Worldwide KidsPeace organization

• Anti-drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse Presenter
• Certified Children's Life Improvement Coach

• Celebrity Spokesperson for Bright House Networks' "Keeping Kids Safe Project"

• Official Spokesperson for Orange County, FL Public School's "Change Starts With Me" Community Initiative

• Nationwide "Red Ribbon Week" Assembly Performer

• National "Risk Watch" Program Presenter

• National Safe Schools Week Performer

• Crime Prevention Instructor

• Safe Schools Advisor

• Internet Safety Presenter

• Celebrity Spokesperson for 911 Elerts
• Official Read Across America Buddy

• Advisory Board Member to the Home School Radio Network

• Radio and Television Personality
• Host, Emcee, Actor & Artist

 

official corporate Sponsors include the following:

 
Converse


Sanuk Footwear



Paul Mitchell Hair Systems
 

Ford

Chrysler

General Motors

Nissan

is the alter-ego of writer, director, producer, actor and artist BILL RUSS. RUSS grew up in a Chicago suburb. He's proud of the well-balanced, typical American household he was raised in. He had a tree fort, skateboard, paper routes, a bike and lots of corn fields, lakes, streams and forests to explore as a kid. Winters were filled with snow shoveling, hockey and sledding.


It was a very typical  American family. RUSS' Dad, a U.S. Army Sergeant , instilled patriotic values into his children and encouraged respect for God, Country, Family and your fellow Neighbor. RUSS' Mom always made certain the family had a sit-down  dinner nearly every night of the week, which helped keep them a strong family-unit that still continues to date.


Throughout his elementary, middle and high school years, RUSS witnessed many kids making bad choices and living unhealthy lifestyles, which inspired him to become a role-model and a  Motivational Speaker, encouraging good choices and a healthy lifestyle. RUSS studied psychology and read HUNDREDS of self-help motivational books and countless biographies. His voracious reading habits continue... in fact, he reads at least one book a week! RUSS always admired the 1940's, 50's and early 60's period. In fact, the  1950s era Elvis Presley inspired RUSS' unique retro-style during his senior year of high school, which eventually evolved into . 


As a high school senior, RUSS took to the motivational speaking circuit, beginning with high school presentations where he spoke out against drugs and teenage alcohol abuse. He also gained much attention for his acting in school plays and the films and videos he was writing, producing and directing at the time.


Good grades and Award-Winning student films took RUSS to college via scholarships. Inspired by heroes Leonardo Da Vinci and Thomas Jefferson, he studied a broad range of subjects including Filmmaking, Television Production, Art, English, Psychology, History, Interior Design and Architecture. While attending Columbia College in Chicago, RUSS caught the attention of Steven Spielberg and his company AMBLIN Entertainment. A meeting with his childhood hero ended with RUSS receiving a scholarship to attend the prestigious USC School of Cinema-Television .


At USC, RUSS wrote, directed and produced an American CINE Eagle Award-Winning student film entitled, "The Last Ride" starring Academy Award-Winning actor Ben Johnson. The film made its debut at the Los Angeles International Film Festival, where the Master of Ceremonies was actor Charlton Heston. The film was remade into a feature film by Warner Brothers, entitled, "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys,” starring Scott Glenn, Kate Capshaw-Spielberg, Ben Johnson and Mickey Rooney .


Following in the footsteps of one of his childhood heroes filmmaker George Lucas, RUSS was recruited during his attendance at USC by the United States Navy Combat Camera Unit, where he worked with and trained members of the United States Navy and Marine Corp in documenting military life through the use of still and motion imagery. The Combat Camera Unit provides the Department of Defense a directed imagery capability to support operational planning, public affairs, mission assessment, and military exercises around the globe.


After his tenure at USC, RUSS went on to pursue his career in the entertainment industry. He kept busy writing and selling screenplays in addition to directing music videos for artists such as Michael McDonald and Kenny G , commercials for companies including and , infomercials for various companies that included and television programs for networks and . RUSS became a highly sought-after theatrical and live presentation director and producer,  specializing in a variety of areas including optical, water, aerial and laser effects combined with interpretive choreography.

Gradually,  RUSS came to the realization that it was time to devote his full-time energies to following  his real passion in life, which was, and remains, to make a positive difference in the World!  RUSS, as his alter ego , is dedicated to inspiring people to be the best they can be! With that goal in mind, RUSS (as ) took his live show on the road full-time in 1998, touring malls,  elementary, middle and high schools , civic centers, military bases , college stadiums, parks, street fairs, churches and classic car shows!


RUSS directed, and as co-starred in numerous episodes of "LA Rat," a UK children's television program starring beloved British puppet character Roland Rat. "LA Rat" was shot in Southern California and aired for two seasons on the UK's Channel 5. RUSS has also done extensive work as a voice-over actor for radio and  television commercials and animated cartoon shows.


In 2001, using his life-savings, RUSS wrote, produced, directed and starred in the Award-Winning video " Safety Tips Starring ." This video is being used by thousands of police officers throughout  the United States and Canada. It has also been dubbed in other languages for youth audiences worldwide! Over 36 million children across the globe enrolled annually each year in the International program view the " Safety Tips Starring ."


In 2011, celebrates his th year as the “Official International Safety Buddy.” Founded in 1983, the international program is a law enforcement officer instructed anti-drug & violence program that educates 26 million American and 10 million foreign school children each year!


is proud to be an Official "Celebrity Spokesperson for KidsPeace," an organization dedicated to the physical and psychological well-being of children worldwide. is the Official Host of National Kids Day, which is celebrated each August in the United States.  National Kids Day is a nationally recognized day for families to observe the "importance of quality time together."


has received "personal thanks" for his efforts on behalf of America's youth from a number of prestigious organizations and government entities such as the United States Senate, The White House Office of Drug Control Policy, the FBI's Community Outreach Program, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency and the United States National Park Service .


Since December 2004, has annually hosted the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE "Robotics Championship" held in California. The annual event is sponsored by LEGO, Corporation and and is a powerful way for to assist in inspiring America’s next generation of “Techies!” believes in encouraging the next generation to seek breakthroughs in technology and the medical field to guarantee a better future for themselves and the Earth's environment!


Currently, can be seen globally on the Trinity Broadcast Television Network and on the Smile of a Child Television Network. is a celebrity spokesperson for cable television provider Bright House Network 's "Keeping Kids Safe Project" and for the 911 Elerts mobile phone application.


Since 2008, has been making live appearances at schools throughout Canada. has also made live appearances in the Caribbean and Mexico.


In November 2009, released his second children's video, " Safety & Self-Esteem Tips" to much demand and critical acclaim.


In 2010, , the largest food service restaurant chain in Canada, partnered with as a corporate motivational hospitality spokesperson, encouraging the company's Team Members to dedicate themselves to providing outstanding guest satisfaction and exemplary customer service. Numerous motivational Keynote Speech appearances at Team Member Hospitality Rallies were presented to the company's employees across the Provinces of Canada in 2012 and  2011. The partnership with  will continue with Team Member Hospitality Rallies in the United States and Canada  throughout 2012.


In 2011, debuted on the American Forces Television Network. This will bring the positive messages of via public service announcements on television to the  children of military personnel stationed worldwide.


In 2012, teamed up with Bright House Networks and Orange County Public Schools to become the Official Spokesperson for the "Change Starts With Me" Community Initiative. This character-based program has been implemented throughout Greater Orlando, Florida via televised Public Service Announcements, social media, and within elementary, middle and high schools in one of the largest school districts in the United States.


Over the years, has lent his support to non-profit charities and organizations that he believes in such as , Meals on Wheels, KidsPeace, C.O.A.C.H. for Kids, The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, The Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts of America, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), The Red Ribbon Coalition, The Character Counts program, The USO and  the United States Armed Forces.

 

has received numerous accolades and accommodations including:

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