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"I believe having a place to turn for support and information when a loved one is diagnosed with a brain disease is critical.  I was able to find such a place when my spouse was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago.  It was very beneficial for my family.  I see PASWFL as that place for people dealing with PD."
 - Russell B. Jones

 Russell B. Jones brings a history of financial management expertise and non-profit leadership to the Board.  He is pleased to assist PASWF in pursuit of its mission.

Russ and his wife moved from Portland, Oregon to Naples in 2017 to be closer to their children and grandchildren.  They lived in Portland for 45 years and developed deep roots in the community through volunteer efforts.
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Russ grew up in Northern California and graduated from Chico State College (now California State University at Chico) with a B.S. in Accounting.  He spent the first ten plus years of his career working for an international accounting firm in San Francisco and Portland.  He then spent the remainder of his career in private industry.  He retired as Sr. Vice President and CFO of a private label food company.
 
Russ has always believed in giving back to the community.  He served numerous non-profit organizations in Portland, primarily as a board member.  He ultimately served on each organization’s executive committee as either board chair or treasurer.
 
Russ joined the PASWF Finance Committee in 2021 and became a Board member in 2022.
 

​ The Mission of the Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida is to provide quality programs and services to educate, enrich and empower persons impacted by Parkinson Disease and related neurological conditions, as well as to increase the awareness and understanding in the communities in which they live.