What Sets the Barton Russell Group Apart?
Our track record of success. Our reputation. Our relationships. Our experience.
The Barton Russell Group knows small towns. Members of the BRG team are connected, senior-level professionals. Collectively, its CEO, Principal and Senior Consultants have more than 100 years of successful, problem-solving experience helping companies overcome challenges and maximize opportunities on Main Street USA. From Connecticut to California, from town halls to the White House, BRG has a proven record of delivering innovative and cost-effective consulting and program management services.
Bart Russell, Founder & CEO
Bart Russell has spent more than 30 years serving as the nation’s most prominent spokesman and advocate for America’s 32,000 small towns and their local governments. He was the founding CEO of the National Association of Towns and Townships, a Washington, DC-based organization representing more than 12,000 municipalities. Bart served as President of NATaT’s National Center for Small Communities from 1985 until 1994...
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Ken Sternad, Principal
Ken Sternad enjoyed a 35-year career with UPS, where he served as vice president of worldwide Public Relations and Media Affairs, as well as president of The UPS Foundation. He was responsible for all media relations, reputation management, executive communications, marketing public relations and crisis communications activities for the company globally. As president of The UPS Foundation...
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David Fearon, Senior Consultant
Dr. David Fearon knows small towns. He's lived and made a difference in several small Maine communities, and has been a valuable advisor to the organizations such as the National Center for Small Communities and the Council of Small Towns. Dave also knows a lot about business and communities, and how to bring out the best in people for producing excellent products, services...
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Keith Hite, Senior Consultant
Keith Hite has more than three decades of public service in the intergovernmental arena, with a special focus on grassroots local government. Keith was Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) from 2000 to 2010. PSATS represents and provides services to the Commonwealth’s 1,458 townships and their more than 10,000 elected and appointed ...
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