Frank William Russo Jr. is the Georgia Director of Right On Crime, the national criminal justice initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He also serves as the Vice President of Modern Fortis, a political and strategic advocacy firm. Prior to his current roles, Russo was the Director of Government and Legislative Affairs at the National District Attorneys Association, where he assisted in drafting and passing legislation that strengthened public safety. He also brings experience from Capitol Hill, where he worked with the House Judiciary Committee under Representative Bob Goodlatte of Virginia, and for the Senate Judiciary Committee under Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. During his time in politics, Russo has provided expert testimony before the United States Congress, the Federal Judiciary, and in multiple state legislatures. He is also a nationally recognized voice on improving the criminal justice system, having been published in major publications including the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Washington Post, Newsmax, Daily Caller, and Austin American-Statesman. Russo is a graduate of the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law and holds a license to practice law in the State of Georgia. Frank resides with his family in Woodstock, Georgia, where you can often find his wife, Kirby, two sons, Ford and Hayes, and rescue dog, Stella, frequenting the many beautiful parks in Cherokee County. A proud University of Georgia graduate alongside his wife, the Russo Family spends their fall weekends faithfully rooting for the Bulldogs.

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