Russell W. Riggs is the advocacy liaison for NAR's Resort Committee and the senior regulatory representative for NAR. Russell has engaged Congress and federal regulatory agencies, such as the EPA and FEMA, on issues impacting the resort real estate community, as well as issues related to property rights, the environment, natural resources, energy, land use and insurance. Prior to his position at NAR, Russell held positions with the Department of Energy, the Council of State Governments, the National Governors Association and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Russell has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master's degree in Public Policy from Tufts University, and a Master's degree in Public Administration from New York University. Russell resides in Falls Church, VA with his wife and two children.
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