Jean Russell
Context and Text Director, Life Coach
Jean possesses strong communication skills. She has been writing for businesses for ten years. To the Spinorb team she brings enthusiasm, problem solving and negotiation skills, as well as system/holistic thinking.
Jean has a double Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from Illinois State University.
Jean studied idenity and transformation through literature, theater, and art. She has an intense curiousity that helps lead her to discover and encourage the best in people. Her Kolbe test assures us that she is a natural project manager. Jean has worked in both large corporate environments and small arts organizations to create web sites, books, business and strategy plans, process documentation, grants, ads, marketing materials, and press releases. Jean is a Certified NLP Coach. For more information about Jean, click here. Also, see Jean's Linked In profile.
In her free time Jean eats chocolate from the local chocolatier while catching up on her reading. Jean likes to read anything nonfiction from life coaching to critical theory as well as modern fiction and poetry. She writes poetry. Jean plays with her two kids whenever she can. She loves gardening, camping, and kayaking. Jean collects abstract art.
Rick Russell
Design Director
Rick designs with amazing skill. He has been recognized for his creative talent since his fifth grade gifted arts program, which culminated in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art from Illinois State University. Before joining Spinorb, Rick spent ten years doing prepress and design work in Chicago. Known for his incredible aesthetic tastes, Rick can both develop client identity and revise existing design. Rick is constantly improving his designer's eye. He has created everything from business cards to logos, ads, brochures, and posters. Whether working with individuals or large brand-focused corporate clients, Rick creates high quality designs. He works exceptionally quickly, yet each detail is always professional and perfect.
Rick spends most of his time on his greatest masterpiece: his two kids. When there is time left, he keeps up to date on technology, specifically computer and entertainment systems. He is a shopping maven, so if you want a good deal from a knowledgeable source, ask away. Rick loves to listen to records (yes, the vinyl ones). He collects mid-century modern furniture.
Partners
Spinorb collaborates within a community of professionals:
- Arthur Brock, Geek Gene, Denver, CO
- Barbara Brust, Lucille Design, San Francisco, CA
- Nathan Lenkowski, Gauge Studios, Madrid, Spain
- Hava Gurevich, Eve Designs, New York, NY
- Jill Palermo, Palermo Enterprises, Pittsburgh, PA
- yCOACHu.com NLP coaches

