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Russell Stuart | |
|---|---|
 Stuart in Washington, D.C., in 2025 | |
| Member of the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education | |
| Assumed office December 17, 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Spouse | Lisa Stuart |
| Children | 1 |
Russell Stuart is a Canadian-born American security professional, businessman and politician. He founded the executive-protection company Force Protection Agency and the firearms retailer Beverly Hills Guns. Since December 2024, he has served on the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education.
Background and security career
[edit]Stuart was born in Vancouver and later became a United States citizen.[1] As a junior tennis player, he won Canadian national titles and represented Canada at the 1991 World Youth Cup and the 1991 Pan American Games.[2][3] He later served as an officer in the California State Guard, attaining the rank of captain.[4]
Stuart founded Force Protection Agency in 2017. A 2020 Daily Beast profile reported on the company's protection of entertainers including Post Malone, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Linkin Park and Kelly Clarkson.[4] From 2018 to 2020, Stuart led global security teams for Post Malone during international touring.[5] He has also worked in security for Avenged Sevenfold.[6]
In 2020, Stuart founded Beverly Hills Guns, an appointment-only firearms retailer described by Los Angeles magazine as Beverly Hills' only gun store.[7] ABC7 reported increased demand at the business following robberies, home invasions and the murder of Jacqueline Avant in late 2021.[8]
Political career
[edit]Stuart was elected to the Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education in November 2024 and was sworn into office on December 17.[9][10]
In March 2025, parents announced an effort to recall Stuart and fellow board member Sigalie Sabag, alleging concerns about district governance and transparency. The effort was placed on hold after its initial notice was served before the waiting period required by California law.[11]
In May 2025, Stuart spearheaded a five-year district agreement with BSN Sports to supply Nike apparel, footwear and athletic equipment to BHUSD schools. The agreement passed 3–0, with two board members abstaining after questioning the review process and potential costs.[12]
2024 traffic collision
[edit]On November 14, 2024, Stuart was one of four pedestrians struck by a stolen vehicle near Beverly Hills' Rodeo Nights, Holiday Lights celebration. Police said the driver had carjacked the vehicle before losing control and fleeing on foot.[13] Stuart sustained critical injuries, including fractures to both arms and multiple ribs, and was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[14][15] He attended his installation ceremony the following month while still recovering.[10]
In August 2025, Stuart filed a negligence lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills, alleging that protective barriers should have been placed near the pedestrian area. The city disputed the allegation.[16]
Personal life
[edit]Stuart lives in Beverly Hills with his wife, attorney Lisa Stuart, and their daughter.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Voter Guide – March 2024". City of Beverly Hills. 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "2015 Tennis Canada Media Guide" (PDF). Tennis Canada. 2015. pp. 146, 157, 159, 207, 211. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Memoria XI Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos Habana '91 (Report). Comité Organizador de los XI Juegos Deportivos Panamericanos. 1991. pp. 489–490. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- 1 2 Hitt, Tarpley (January 12, 2020). "Inside the 'Secret Service of Hollywood' That Guards Stars Like Post Malone and Jennifer Lopez". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Komonibo, Ineye (April 2, 2020). "How Meghan & Harry Can Become Normals — For $5 Million A Year In Security". Refinery29. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "A7X Crew: lo staff della band" (in Italian). Avenged Sevenfold Italia. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Appleford, Steve (January 3, 2022). "L.A.'s Arms Race of the Affluent". Los Angeles. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Haskell, Josh (January 5, 2022). "Beverly Hills residents flocking to city's only gun store after recent rash of robberies". ABC7 Los Angeles. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Beverly Hills Unified School District Governing Board Member election results". Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. November 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- 1 2 Brewster, Tabor (December 18, 2024). "BHUSD installs new members". Beverly Press & Park Labrea News. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Brewster, Tabor (March 19, 2025). "BHUSD board member recall petitions put on hold". Beverly Press & Park Labrea News. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ "BHUSD Hires New Principals, Makes Deal with Nike". Beverly Hills Courier. May 16, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Harter, Clara (November 14, 2024). "Carjacker crashes near Beverly Hills tree-lighting event, injuring 4, police say". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Suter, Leanne (November 19, 2024). "'I really felt it was over': Victim of Beverly Hills carjacking crash details traumatic experience". ABC7 Los Angeles. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Beckner-Carmitchel, Sean (November 21, 2024). "Russell Stuart Recovering from Injuries Sustained in Carjacking Incident". Beverly Hills Courier. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
- ↑ Brewster, Tabor (August 20, 2025). "Russell Stuart sues Beverly Hills". Beverly Press & Park Labrea News. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
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