Meet Our Team | Eggleston Services VA

Helene Russell is the Chief People Officer of Eggleston and the First Black Female to hold a Chief Executive Position. As a Norfolk native, her daily responsibilities include advising on HR issues for other C-level Executives, driving the development of all programs related to “people” issues, and crafting the organization’s values to maximize employee potential.

As Chief People Officer, Helene brings a wealth of diverse HR Leadership experience to Eggleston. Helene has spent 30 years as part of the Eggleston team, where she acquired a strong foundation in both Human Resources and Leadership. Helene has extensive knowledge in supporting many employees, focusing on Person-Centered Achievement and Advancement. Having served as the top HR Executive, Helene is known for her ability to think strategically, act pragmatically, and obtain outstanding results by adopting a project-driven structure and fostering a collaborative and empowering culture that reaches across silos. As a graduate of Maury High School, Helene has demonstrated her abilities through her commitment to continuous hard work, education, training, Non-Profit Management, and Leadership, beginning her career as a dietary supervisor working with seniors. Helene attended the University of Maryland for her Employment Specialist Certification and Old Dominion University for her HR Certification. Helene has received various Employee Appreciation Awards, including Employee of the Year!

Helene is married to her high school sweetheart, Michael and they have one daughter-Shenita. Helene spends her free time uplifting her family, friends, and anyone in need.

Our Team

Executive Team

Helene Russell

Tasha Jones

Amy Alston

Zakiya Hoyett

Paul Atkinson, Jr.

Geraldine Eady

Bart Devon

Kenny White

Joanne Aceto

Michelle Flynn

Toshiko Hemric

Our Team

Patricia Grandison

Alex Shields

Christian Hammond

Brad Kirkpatrick

Tonya Parson

Angelina DeBerry

Kristen Ricks

Janice Whitaker