Kaydee and Russell Tuff

About Russell Tuff

I have been a proud resident of Golden Gate since 1989, where I live with my wife of 45 years. We have two children, both of whom are employed in the public safety sector.

Community Involvement

• Leadership Roles

  • President, Collier County Republican Men’s Club
  • Chairman, Collier County Republican Executive Committee
  • Secretary, PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Sunshine District
  • Assembly Delegate, PRSA International
  • President, Gulf Coast Chapter of Public Relations Society of America
  • President, Golden Gate Area Civic Association
  • President, Golden Gate Chamber of Commerce
  • Founding President, Golden Gate Visitor Center

• Committee Memberships

  • Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Council
  • Naples Airport Authority Noise Compatibility Committee
  • Collier County Planning Commissioner
  • Hodges University Digital Media and Communications Advisory Board
  • Director, Naples Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Golden Gate Master Plan Committee
  • Collier County Republican Executive Committee
  • Charter Member, Naples Area Tourism Board
  • Charter Member, Collier County Tourism Alliance
  • Collier County Economic Advisory Council
  • Board of Directors, Naplescape

• Community Programs

  • Leadership Collier, 1994
  • Leadership Institute – Inaugural Class
  • Everglades Chamber of Commerce
  • Sertoma, Blue Earth, MN
  • Jaycees, Jamestown, ND, Blue Earth, MN
  • Church Youth Group Leader – Trinity Lutheran Church, Jamestown, ND
  • Church Council Member – Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church, Naples, FL
  • Vestry Member – Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church, Naples, FL
  • Cursillo, Southwest Florida
  • Golden Gate Cub Scout Den Leader
  • Naples Football League Coach
  • Baseball/T-Ball Coach

My extensive experience in community leadership and involvement demonstrates my commitment to improving public safety and overall quality of life in our community.