Steve Russell, a native Oklahoman, graduated from Del City High School as class president and was voted "most likely to succeed." He earned a degree in public speaking from Ouachita Baptist University and completed the Army ROTC program.
Steve Russell was then commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant-Army Infantry, which began his 21-year career in the U. S. Army. He completed the rigorous U.S. Army Ranger School in Class 11-87.
Steve Russell commanded the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry and conducted combat in Tikrit, Iraq. His unit played a key role in the capture of Saddam Hussein, which is documented in his book, We Got Him! A Memoir of the Hunt and Capture of Saddam Hussein.
Steve Russell is the founder and owner of Two Rivers Arms , a small rifle manufacturing business, and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 where he continues to serve today.
