Russ Knopp is the co-owner and operator of Comfort Keepers of Northwest Michigan, a provider of in-home care services that support seniors and other adults in maintaining independent lifestyles. Comfort Keepers employs over 200 staff across Northwest Michigan. Russ serves in prominent leadership roles, including Chair of the Michigan In-Home Care Association (MICA), Interim Chair of the Traverse Connect Board, Chair of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), and Chair of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Michigan.

At Crooked Tree, Russ has been an active member of the Supporting, Renaissance, Baroque, and Giving Circles, a reflection of his enduring commitment to the visual arts in our region. He is especially devoted to nurturing the imaginations of young people through the transformative power of art while enriching the broader cultural life of northern Michigan.