Russ was born and raised in the small town of Petrey, AL, centrally located between Montgomery, Troy, Enterprise, and Greenville. He was raised working on a row crop farm and a poultry farm, which also raised cattle. Russ is an avid hunter and conservationist. He managed and owned a large-scale poultry farm for over 20 years. Russ has managed personal land, family land, and numerous leases for wildlife for more than 30 years.
He specializes in recreational properties in the Patsaliga River basin and the famous Black Belt region of Alabama. Additionally, Russ specializes in the poultry industry statewide. If you’re looking for a timber investment property, he works with local timber buyers and keeps up with the ever-changing timber market. Russ’s knowledge and experiences make him a top-choice real estate agent in the area.
Russ and his wife, Melanie, who is also a real estate agent with SmallTown Hunting Properties & Real Estate, live in Crenshaw County and are the proud parents of two grown sons and also six four-legged friends who love to roam their 350± acre homeplace chasing fish and ducks in the pond. Outside of work, Russ enjoys hunting, fishing, and volunteering with hunts for disabled veterans and kids.
Call Russ to help you sell your property, or if you’re looking to buy a recreational or investment property, he can handle that, too.