Russell A. Swain, CEO

According to Russell A. Swain, the insurance business just runs in the family. He grew up learning about insurance and sureties from his father, Russell E. Swain, and was given the chance to officially join the business in 1979, when he joined George L. Brown Insurance & Associates just after graduating from high school. He left the agency for a short time to continue his training with the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company as an underwriter trainee. Swain returned to the agency in 1983 to work with his father, and quickly became a principal a short five years later. Swain became company president in 2002, and has continued to lead the agency to additional years of steady growth and a notable reputation, both locally and nationally.

Swain obtained his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation in 1997. A respected member of the community, Swain served as president of the Independent Agents of Southern Nevada from 1990 to 1991 and currently serves on its State Board of Directors. Swain is also a member of the Nevada Contractors Association, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.

Among his numerous efforts in the community, Swain is held in high regard for his continued work with the Las Vegas Rotary Club where he has been an active member since 1994. President of the Rotary Club’s “25 Club” in 1995, he is currently a member of its Board of Directors, where he has served since 1997. Past president of the Executive Development Association, Swain also served as president of the distinguished association in 1997.

In his free time, Swain enjoys snow skiing, boating, motorcycles, bird hunting, ATV’s, and spending time with his son and daughter.