Before founding AFS, Rory Russell owned and operated Empire Security, at the time the largest regional security company in the Northeast, handling $5 million per year in sales and installations. During this time, Empire Security was awarded AT&T’s top sales and customer service awards three years in a row.
Certifications include National Burglar and Fire Alarm – Level I, IIA and IIB
From 1976 to 77, Rory attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, pursuing a degree in Aeronautical Science/Pilot. From 1977-80, he attended Siena College in Loudonville, New York pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management.
Rory feels that contributing to one’s community is of paramount importance. He is an active, long-time member of the Lake George Association, supporting the lake's environmental protection and preservation initiatives, which he has called his residence for over twenty years. Rory was also named “Man of the Year” by the Kolman Foundation for Breast Cancer and worked as a Community Liaison on the School Board Advisory Group in Niskayuna, New York. Rory supports the Hole in the Woods Ranch with both time and finances. In addition, he is an active fundraiser for Child Help (www.childhelp.org), a national organization dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse.