TESTIMONIALS &
ORGANIZATIONS
REAL EXPERIENCES. TRUSTED CONNECTIONS. LASTING IMPACT.
For more than three decades, Russ Burris has worked with schools, businesses, safety organizations, and community partners to help audiences make safer choices.
“I have had the pleasure of partnering on many high school presentations with Russ addressing important topics around safe driving and risky driving behaviors. Russ shares a strong testimony and has a way of connecting and engaging students that is very unique and always brings value and impact to our presentations together. I am always happy to invite Russ to join our programs, he brings a lot of value and impact to the programs we host.”
Lucas Spain
Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma Services, CoxHealth
“We have really enjoyed having Russ come speak to our Drivers Ed classes over the years! His story is very eye opening for the students and they really get a wake-up call about taking driving seriously!”
Nathan Redcay
Teacher, Jefferson City High School
“When Russ speaks his passion is obvious, people in the audience can feel it. It’s pure and his message never seems practiced or rehearsed because it comes from the heart.”
Michelle Gibler
PhD, Retired MU Faculty, Former ThinkFirst Missouri Director
“Russ has been an amazing partner for many years. His openness and ability to connect with people of all ages is truly a gift.”
Jill Braselton
Executive Director of ThinkFirst National
