Russ Ketchum

Recognized as a product visionary, mentor, and dynamic leader, Russ' career is distinguished by spearheading pivotal projects like Google Analytics 4, the Firebase development platform, and numerous cutting-edge mobile applications. By setting ambitious milestones while investing in team development, he earned a reputation for making the impossible possible. With a 14-year legacy at Google, his proven approach combines strategic foresight with an ability to cut through complexity while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and cross-functional atmosphere. His journey reflects a profound dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology's ever-evolving landscape.

Russ and his wife, Carly, a Marriage and Family Therapist and adjunct professor at Pepperdine, have been married for 13 years – making a home for themselves in San Clemente, one of the few remaining small towns in coastal South Orange County. Together, they have two young kids, Beverly and Remington, who are equally obsessed with Mario and Miraculous – they're simply the best. Russ and Carly are also the co-founders of GoldenHour.org, a 501(c)(3) charity committed to supporting students and teachers by increasing survivability in the wake of too many, senseless school shootings.