Russell Dean was called as Associational Mission Strategist (DOM) at the Tuskegee Lee Baptist Association annual meeting on October 20 2024. Russell graduated from Auburn University, earned a master's degree from University of South Alabama and a master's degree from New Orleans Seminary. He served as pastor of several churches before becoming general manager of Faith Broadcasting where he served for 18 years. He and his wife, Amy, have 3 grown children and seven grandchildren.