CORPORATE – BC Transit is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Russell as Media and Public Relations Advisor, effective Monday, August 10.
Mike is well-known to the Greater Victoria community as a police officer and media spokesperson for the Victoria Police Department (VicPD).
During his five years as the primary spokesperson for VicPD and 11 years as a police officer, Mike has become a respected and active member of the community. Mike brings a wide range of skills to his new position with BC Transit, including experience using social media channels to engage with the community.
“I’m excited to be joining the team at BC Transit and am looking forward to speaking to our communities about our services and the awesome staff who provide them,” said Mike. “I’m passionate about connecting communities and it’s fantastic to work for an organization with the same priorities.”
Mike is a strong supporter and user of public transit and promoting the benefits of sustainable transportation. As a father of four, he made a commitment to give up his personal car in 2013 and use public transit as the primary mode of transport for his family. He is an active volunteer in the Greater Victoria community with many agencies, including the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Twitter followers may also recognize him as @CommunityMike.
Starting Monday, August 10, Mike welcomes all media inquiries from BC Transit’s communities across the province and can be reached at the contact information below.
Media Contacts
Mike Russell (Starting August 10)
Media and Public Relations Advisor, BC Transit
media@bctransit.com
250-995-5720
John Barry
Manager of Corporate and Online Communications, BC Transit
media@bctransit.com
250-995-5830
The below images of Mike Russell can be requested in High-Res through media@bctransit.com.
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