Russ Hicks is a founding Partner in Public Sector Partners, Inc., a business development firm located in Sacramento that specializes in providing strategic assistance in the pursuit of California State Government opportunities. Russ has a distinguished career that includes, most recently, senior roles in the State of California government marketplace for Gartner, Bearing Point, HP/Compaq and GE. He also has hosted a national radio show, owned restaurants and served in the Air Force. His background has focused on sales, marketing, public speaking and education.