Russell Messerley provides a full suite of design and collateral services to support Leslie Kline Lukas' award-winning public relations and fund development programs for local, regional and national clients.

Russell has over 20 years of experience in advertising and public relations, having worked with several leading public relations and graphic design firms. Most recently he worked as Senior Art Director for a regional agency in Raleigh, North Carolina, managing design and concept projects for prominent national accounts such as Wrangler jeans and Lee Jeans.

Russell spent most of his earlier career with several leading Omaha-area advertising agencies. His accomplishments include working on a wide variety of local and national corporate clients, including several Fortune 500 companies. In addition, some of his most cherished work was for non-profit organizations that serve the Omaha metropolitan area.

Russell’s work has been recognized by AIGA (the professional association for design) in Omaha and Raleigh. Additionally, he has been a leading team member of an award-winning campaign in association with an Ad Agency in northern California.