Press Room

CEO and Owner Rick Russell Recognized

Businessman of the Year Award
4.8.2006

The National Republican Congressional Committee recently recognized Richard L. Russell as Businessman of the Year at its March Dinner "United to Victory with President George W. Bush".

A reception was held in Washington, D.C. to honor all award recipients and to network with America's top business leaders and members of Congress in an informal setting.

A legislative update of 2005 and what's to come in 2006 was reviewed as well as discussion on tax reform, health care reform, tort reform, and energy reform.

A question and answer session followed with an emphasis on taxes, regulation, and economic stimulation; with alternative strategies to lower costs.

Honorary State Chairman for NRCC Business Advisory Council

The National Republican Congressional Committee's Business Advisory Council was formed to involve this country's top business leaders in the process of government reform. Their experience and knowledge, together with their get-it-done attitude, will lead the way as we deal with the critical issues that affect economic stimulus in this country... debt reduction, retirement/social security, tax reduction and simplification, and ending government waste and inefficiency.

Rick Russell was recognized as an Honorary State Chairman for his business and professional success, the leadership he is providing in his community and his willingness to provide leadership to the above important efforts.

About Russell
Russell is the CEO and owner of Midwest Tube Mills located in Madison.

Midwest Tube Mills Inc. employees 61 people. The company was established in 1993 and has been in Madison for 6 years.

Russell has served on the Business Advisory Council for the past three years. Russell resides in Madison with his wife, Lisa, and two sons Kyle and Steven.