Paul Michael Russo
Senior Director in West Orange, NJ, US
Paul Michael Russo spent almost two decades with Lifetime Fitness, which he joined as a certified personal trainer in 2001. While with the firm, Paul Michael Russo received multiple promotions and eventually became a senior area director.
Having held the role for four years, he was responsible for achieving financial goals, which he often exceeded. Mr. Russo also decreased employee turnover to half the industry standard. During this time, he opened multiple new premises, such as the company’s first Ardmore, Pennsylvania location.
Mr. Russo also added a co-working space to Lifetime’s portfolio. With the company, he was involved in several non-operational activities. Every week, for example, he took part in the Lifetime Ultimate Hoops basketball tournament with colleagues.
In addition, he and his team were a part of charitable causes. For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital’s Ride for a Reason campaign in 2019, he helped raise $180,000. Outside of work, he regularly lifts weights and cycles to keep in shape.
Alongside being a certified personal trainer, he has a bachelor of arts in communications.