BUFFALO, N.Y., January 19, 2010 – Joe Russell has joined Buffalo-based integrated marketing communications firm Travers Collins & Company as an account coordinator. He is a 2009 graduate of Buffalo State College, where he earned a bachelors degree in communication studies.

He joined the agency shortly after completing an internship in the advertising department at the firm. In his new role, his accounts include the Seneca Niagara Gaming Corporation and Restonic Mattress.

While at Buffalo State, Russell participated on the football and track teams during all four years; he will soon begin to coach hurdles for the track and field team.

He resides in Buffalo.