Russ Ellersick

Medically retired FBI Special Agent, Seattle Division, with 12 years of service in criminal investigations, cyber intrusions, and financial crimes. Extensive interviewing and report writing experience developed across hundreds of federal cases involving subjects, witnesses, sources, co-workers, neighbors, family members, employers, and personal references. Produced detailed investigative reports under strict DOJ timelines for federal prosecution, suitability determinations, and senior leadership review.

Experienced working with current and former FBI personnel, DOJ officials, federal and local law enforcement, and members of the public across all socioeconomic levels. Holds active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Reliable personal vehicle, internet-equipped home office, and ability to receive and transmit investigative materials electronically.

Available for full-time or part-time contract work in the Boise, ID metropolitan area and surrounding region. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI member.

Special Agent — Medically Retired at Federal Bureau of Investigation (2012-04 – 2023-09)

FBI Special Agent conducting investigations in criminal cases, cyber intrusions, and financial crimes with extensive interviewing and report writing experience.

• Conducted hundreds of in-person interviews with subjects, witnesses, sources, employers, coworkers, neighbors, family members, personal references, law enforcement officials, and other knowledgeable individuals across criminal, cyber, financial, and public corruption investigations
• Prepared detailed, time-sensitive investigative reports, interview memoranda, and prosecution summaries documenting all pertinent facts and findings, submitted to AUSAs, DOJ officials, and FBI senior leadership under strict government deadlines
• Led one of the FBI's largest multi-agency investigations targeting the Sinaloa Cartel, coordinating with multiple FBI field offices, DEA, HSI, CBP, state and local law enforcement, and international partners
• Directed a multi-year, classified Ten Most Wanted Fugitive international public corruption investigation requiring extensive source interviews, background assessments, records analysis, and sensitive reporting through FBI case management systems
• Commanded a 10-person joint federal law enforcement gang task force (Seattle Division) for 3 years, overseeing intelligence collection, case development, source management, and tactical operations across multiple jurisdictions
• Investigated financial crimes including money laundering, wire fraud, bank fraud, and asset forfeiture cases requiring meticulous financial records analysis and comprehensive written documentation
• Managed public corruption cases requiring sensitive source development, undercover operations, and close coordination with DOJ and USAO attorneys
• Certified FBI Cyber Investigator with proficiency in network intrusion analysis, digital forensics, electronic evidence collection, and preservation of chain of custody
• FBI Firearms Instructor; SWAT-certified agent; served on the Seattle Division SWAT Team
• Maintained active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph throughout tenure; completed all periodic reinvestigations on schedule

Special Warfare Instructor at U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing (2010-11 – 2012-04)

Conducted platform and classroom instruction for special warfare candidates with performance evaluations and training documentation.

• Conducted platform and classroom instruction for special warfare candidates; produced detailed written performance evaluations and training documentation
• Operated independently with remote supervision, managing daily training schedules and administrative reporting under strict timelines

Combat Controller (1C2X1) — Special Operations at U.S. Air Force, 125th Special Tactics Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard (2004-11 – 2010-11)

Special operations combat controller with overseas deployments and distinguished service awards.

• Conducted special operations missions during overseas combat deployments (2009, 2010); held DOD TS/SCI clearance throughout service
• Two-time Oregon Air National Guard Airman of the Year (2008, 2009); Distinguished Honor Graduate, Airmen Leadership School

Master of Business Administration in Finance – Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business (2012)

Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics (Minor: Management) – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL (2010)