Russ Walpole, Business Agent
Russ has been a Teamster member since April 7, 1981. For the first 18 years Russ worked in the delivery business, working for Link Brothers Distributing, Wonder Bread, and Cammarano Distributing. In 1990 he started college while working. He received his Associate of Arts Degree from South Puget Sound Community College, and his Bachelor of Science Degree from The Evergreen State College. Russ started as a Business Agent for Teamsters Union Local No. 378, in September 1999, and started with Local 252 in September 2003.
Russ serves on the Governor Industrial Vehicle and Fleet Committee. In 2003 he served as Co-Chair and in 2004 he served as Chairperson. He also serves on the Tech Prep and Work Force Training Program Committee.
Russ has 3 children, 2 boys Cole and Noah, and 1 daughter Riley.