“His enthusiasm and passion for creating new vehicles that would shape the future of agriculture and other industries was a key motivator for our team members and helped shape the leadership style of our business unit.”

- David C. Koch, Manager, Caterpillar

“Of all the sharp people I have had the privilege of working with over the years, I would rank Russ at the very top of the innovator pyramid. I have to say he is a creative genius with the bonus of an engineering background. Not only does he have the vision and the ability to dream, but also the knowledge and experience to bring ideas to reality… It is this in concert with [tapping] experts throughout the industry that allows Russ to have a such heavy impact.”

- David Knight, Product Development Manager, Compact Utility Tractors, John Deere

“… In the process, I have experienced Mr. Strong’s phenomenal creativity, drive and work output. From a technical standpoint, he blends a solid engineering background… He is able to execute projects by mobilizing teams to achieve extraordinary results through an understanding of motivational techniques and management best practice. …Mr. Strong’s forte is the application of this technology to the problem and then driving it forward with tenacity to fruition.

– Jim Collier, Engineering Manager, High Power and Compact Vehicles, CNH America