Russell Mack

Instructor II
Strategic Communication
MOUS 209

Education

J.D., George Washington University Law School
B.A., American University

Courses Taught

STCO 11103 – Writing and Editing
STCO 31423 – Strategic Writing
STCO 47533 - Case Studies
STCO 46403 – Communication Law

Areas of Focus

Public relations strategy and execution; message development; political communication and campaigns; corporate communication; branding; writing (including speechwriting); debate preparation; news media relations; crisis and defensive communication; image development

Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate
Press Secretary, U.S. House of Representatives
Deputy Director, News Division, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communication, U.S. Department of Education
Special Assistant to President Reagan and Director of Public Affairs, The White House
Managing Director of Corporate Communication, American Airlines
Vice President for Corporate Communication, United Airlines
Senior VP, Temerlin McLain Advertising
Senior VP, Lyrick Studios
Executive VP for Corporate Communication, Mary Kay Inc.

Finalist, TCU Maryann Rose Short Teaching Excellence Award (2022)
Nominee, Clark Society Endowed Faculty Award, TCU (2021)
Katie Award, Dallas Press Club
Bronze Quill Award, International Association of Business Communicators
Bronze Medallion Seal Award, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary’s Achievement Award, U.S. Department of Education

Co-author (with Dr. Joshua Bentley), “The Boss’s Wife: Exploring Nancy Reagan’s Complex Role” in Media Relations and the Modern First Lady (Lexington Books, 2020)
Spin: Adventures in Public Relations