Kevin Russell initially whet his appetite for real estate while watching his older brother develop large multifamily apartments at a national level. He holds an Advertising degree from the University of Illinois and found himself with a desire to work in hospitality soon after completing university. He has held various guest service positions with Hilton, Fairmont and the Four Seasons brand of hotels/residences. Kevin was able to take those skills learned in hospitality to a role with the sales team at the Austin Proper Residence. This in turn gave him a glimpse into the development world of real estate in Austin. Kevin is currently working with Holt Residential Group at Compass and focuses on the downtown Austin condo market and south of Lady Bird Lake.

Kevin is a former endurance athlete with multiple Ironman finishes. He is a 2X Boston marathon finisher and 3x NYC marathon qualifier. He knows and understands what it means to start something and to see it through to the completion at a high level. Whether that be a race or the buying and selling of home, he meets every transaction with diligence. Kevin operates his business by the "Golden Rule." and has an understanding of the overall Austin market and it's many communities. His strengths lie in communication and relationship building..

Kevin lives in South Austin with his wife Sara and two children. He has an old grumpy bulldog named Earl. He enjoys family time, camping, boating, vintage cars and motorcycles.