Russ Bencks

Managing Principal

Russ is a Partner with Top Line Growth Partners and is responsible for Finance, Operations, and Talent Acquisition for the firm and also provides strategic oversight for the Executive Search & Recruiting practice.  Russ joined Top Line to create an engaging consulting firm where A-Player talent could learn from one another as well as deliver outstanding insights and business outcomes to clients.

During his 25+ years of executive search and consulting experience, Russ has had the privilege of serving as a trusted advisor to numerous high growth companies and has led hundreds of senior level executive searches. He formerly ran the Executive Search & Recruiting practice for a regional consulting firm that partners with high growth and middle market companies. Previously, Russ served for 17 years as President of Bencks & Co., a boutique executive search firm located in Richmond, Virginia.

Russ has a passion for issues around early childhood development and is a Board Member of Thrive Birth to Five.  Formerly, Russ served the community as a Rotarian for 20 years and is a past President of the West Richmond Rotary Club. He is also a member of the Leadership Metro Richmond class of 2015.

Russ holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond.  He and his wife, Jennifer, have two adult children.  When he is not discussing the world of possibilities with A-player talent, Russ enjoys playing tennis and golf, traveling, and attending UR football and basketball games.