Leadership forged through adversity.
Transformation built on truth.
Built from real experience.
About Eric Scott Russell
Some lessons can only be earned.
Eric Scott Russell spent decades earning them; in the mountains of foreign continents, in the silence before a mission, and in the quiet discipline of rebuilding a life from the inside out.
A former U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Eric’s military journey traces the full arc of elite American warfare. He began his service in the United States Army Infantry before advancing to the 75th Ranger Regiment. From there he earned the Green Beret and served in the 5th Special Forces Group before ultimately advancing to 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, also known as Delta Force — the most elite tier of military operations in the world. Over the course of his career, he led complex missions all across the globe, developing a reputation for composure under extreme pressure, decisive leadership, and operational precision in environments where every decision carried ultimate consequence and the margin for error was zero.
After his military tenure, Eric continued serving his country in the intelligence community, applying his expertise in high-level environments demanding discretion, adaptability, and precision.
His leadership story didn’t end there. Eric managed a 250-acre operational horse farm in Pennsylvania, overseeing up to 30 horses; an endeavor that demanded the same discipline and intentionality he brought to every mission.
The most defining chapter, however, has been personal. After a profound transformation through faith and sobriety, Eric made an intentional move to Ohio to be closer to family where he met his wife, Rebecca. Together, they are building something purposeful.
That purpose is Iron and Light.
Today, Eric brings a rare convergence of elite military experience, global operational leadership, and hard-won personal transformation to the executives, organizations, first responders, military/veteran organizations, high-performers and athletes he serves. His work is built around a single truth: that the most effective leaders are not born - they are shaped by experience, refined by adversity, and committed to something greater than themselves.
Iron & Light helps individuals, leaders, high-end performers, athletes, and couples build strength, clarity, and resilience through lived wisdom, disciplined growth and honest transformation.
Rebecca Rose Russell is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Iron & Light, where strength, faith, and transformation come together to help people elevate every area of their lives.
With a natural ability to connect, lead, and inspire, Rebecca has built a career rooted in people: understanding them, guiding them, and helping them grow. Her background across business, leadership, and client support gives her a grounded yet elevated approach to personal development.
She believes that real transformation comes from alignment: mind, body, and spirit- and lives that out daily through her commitment to growth, presence, and purpose.
Alongside her husband, Rebecca is building Iron & Light to be more than a brand; it’s a standard for those ready to step into a higher level of life, relationships, and leadership.
