Local realtor Russell Cain was recently honored by the Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce for his many contributions to Port Lavaca and the county. He serves or has served in many organizations, most often in a leadership position. Among them are: Memorial Medical Center, Calhoun County Economic Development Board, American Cancer Society, Gulf Bend Center, Memorial Medical Hospital Foundation, Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, Port Lavaca Main Street Committee, Hatch Bend Country Club, Rotary, Al Amin Shrine Temple, and La Salle Water Board.
His previous honors include Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1992, VFW Citizen of the Year, Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, American Business Women’s Association Man of the Year, and selection by the Chamber of Commerce as one of the 25 Most Influential Citizens of Calhoun County in the 20th Century.
Russell Cain is active in Grace Episcopal Church. He is a real estate broker and the owner of Coldwell Banker/Russell Cain. A resident of Port Lavaca for over 50 years, he is a business graduate of Texas A&I in Kingsville. An avid golfer, he has been chairman of many fund raising golf tournaments. He can always be counted on to help with projects which aid the area and its residents.