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Russell Shaw Executive Profile
Russell Shaw
PNC Bank
Regional President, Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast
First job: Kent’s Events – I started working outside setting up for events when I was 13 years old and it taught me the value of a dollar
Previous experience: 19 years in banking covering various lines of business
Who/what inspires you: My wife and children
Professional accomplishments: The most rewarding was partnering with the Military Warriors Support Foundation last year to donate a mortgage-free home to John Stapleton, a wounded veteran from Mobile
What word would you use to describe yourself? Motivated
Secret to success: Hard work and dedication
Favorite food/restaurant: Pizza
Do you believe in luck or destiny? Both – ‘make your own luck’ is a favorite saying of mine
What is one of your long-term professional goals? To inspire others
What is one of the most useful things you own? Our outdoor grill as my family grills out several times a week
What is your favorite season of the year and why? Summer because growing up on the Gulf Coast my family loves the beaches
Aside from necessities, what one thing you could not go a day without? My watch
What slang or trend makes you feel old? When I am called ‘sir’
What is your passion? My passion really revolves around my family and spending time with them, as well as inspiring others to make a difference
What could you talk about all day long? Baseball/sports
Your greatest indulgence: I love to eat
What talent would you most like to have? Photographic memory
What quality you most like in people? Genuineness
Who is your favorite hero of fiction? Batman
What is your greatest extravagance? Travel
What is your most marked characteristic? The ability to remain calm in adverse situations
The best thing about your job: I love what I do every day here at PNC making a difference within our community
Brief company description: PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.