Frank Russo grew up in Port Washington, Long Island, receiving a Catholic education from kindergarden through 12th grade. Later, he received his bachelor of arts in philosophy from the University of Virginia in 1994 and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1997.
Frank has over 25 years’ experience in a variety of legal roles both in private practice and as in-house counsel. He currently serves as Deputy General Counsel for Olin Corporation. Prior to that he served as General Counsel for Brink’s Global Services, and Senior Attorney and Vice President for Wachovia Securities.
Since 1998 Frank has been actively engaged in Catholic education, serving on the St. Bridget legislative advocacy committee and later the St. Bridget school board for 8 years and the diocesan school board for 7 years.
Frank worked alongside the Virginia Catholic Conference and other allies in helping pass the Educational Improvement Scholarship Tax Credit bill in 2012, which has led to the enrollment of thousands of low-income children in Catholic elementary and high schools across the Commonwealth.
Frank lives in Midlothian with his wife, Maureen, where together they raised their six children.