Russell Johnston
Executive Director, People and Culture
Executive Director, People and Culture
As executive director of people and culture, Russell is responsible for designing, creating, and implementing innovative programs to develop and enhance culture, improve, and measure employee performance, and support organizational change across Crestone’s growing firm. Russell has more than 15 years of human resources leadership experience.
In this role, Russell executes Crestone’s integrated talent management strategy and delivers a bespoke candidate and employee experience. He is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Prior to joining Crestone, Russell was a director of human resources at Omaha Community Foundation, where he was responsible for culture development, recruiting, onboarding, and total rewards.
Russell is a certified Culture Index Facilitator, Predictive Index Facilitator, Dare to Lead trained and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional.
Russell is a very involved parent who supports his children in all their endeavors, which happen to include marching band, welding, show choir, color guard, and dog shows.