Russ Stolnack - Comedian and Executive Imposter

Comedy Video

Russ Stolnack is well known in San Diego by his nick name Russ T. Nailz. Accomplishments include winning six local Emmys to winning "The National Speakers Assoc. Humorous Speaker Competition". From 1984 to 1994 Russ was the morning man on the radio station 91X FM, simultaneously developing stand-up comedy routines with guitar in hand. Russ was the KUSI T.V. reporter, "Man about Town". He has appeared on countless radio and TV commercials.

Russ Stolnack is a professional humorous speaker known for his "Executive Imposter" program where he has an audience believing he's a serious speaker then makes it obvious he's not. They catch on and crack up! His still performs his original Stand-Up Comedy routine in places like Las Vegas as well as corporate and private events. Russ is a trained auctioneer too, and travels the country helping raise money for a number of clients. You’ll also catch him entertaining children with his in school literacy program reading books and performing his original songs.

What People Are Saying

"We have been fortunate enough to have your abilities serve us on a number of occasions, but for this year you certainly pulled out all the stops... Billy Crystal would have sung your praises."

-- Dave Lakshin - Laurel Award Chair Person - Inland Empire Building Industry Association

" Your comedy routine and presentation as well as your active participation in the awards celebration made the event a tremendous success."
-- Sheryl Schane - Director of Events - Building Industry Association San Diego

" You maneuvered the crowd from one program component to another with complete control, fluidity and humor."
-- Mary Loh - Executive Director - American Melanoma Foundation

" I am simply amazed that you could come up with so much material with the little bit of information that we gave you. ...Some of the ideas you came up with have become standard jokes around our office."
-- Lori B. Merrell - Donahue Schriber

" You have a wonderful talent for seeing the humorous side of rather ordinary things. I will never be able to eat a parfait dessert without thinking of you."
-- Patricia A. Smith - Girls and Boys Club of Chula Vista

" The audience was greatly entertained by your antics and your presence was quite a highlight of this eventful evening."
-- John Delotch - Fire Chief - San Diego Fire Department

" Thank you for helping me prepare for my comic debut."
-- Susan Golding - Mayor San Diego CA.

" Great show! I reviewed the tapes today and you exceeded all of our expectations!"
-- John Cates - Inner-City Games

" No one even knew that you weren't a new employee-but after you were introduced, it was just minutes before the whole group was laughing and knew why you were there."
-- Lori B. Merrell - Manager Donahue/Schriber

" You were a solid smash at our annual XMAS Party and people talked about your performance days after the event."
-- Robert A. Gavin - Kenneth C. Smith & Associates.

" ...We appreciate your ambition and wit. We had a good time!"
-- Bill Maiters & Judy Jorgensen - BIORAD Inc.

" Thank you for warming up the crowd as "DR. Russell Manfred" during our Advertising and Promotions Camp. The dealers loved your humor."
-- Jane McKahan - Marketing Manager - Watkins Manufacturing Corp.

Partial Client List

Anheuser-Busch
Dow Chemical
Melanoma Foundation
SD Chamber of Commerce
Associated Builders &Contractors
ESPN
The Money Store
San Diego Firefighters
Bariatric Surgeons Association
Hard Rock Cafe
Mercedes Benz USA
Thermascan
California Building Association
Kiwanis International
Price Waterhouse
Time Warner
Conagra Legoland
Royal Caribbean
WellPoint Pharmacy Management