Russ Malsnee has served as the Director of Security at the Mount Vernon School since the fall of 2020. For the past 17 years, Russ has held a security leadership role with private schools in Atlanta. He is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Russ graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration. Russ is a Board Certified Protection Professional in Security Management and is a licensed Personal Protection Specialist. Throughout his security journey, Russ has dedicated himself to continuous training for safety and security, conflict resolution, and tactical training.