Board of Trustees

Randy Stipes, President
Michael Hill, Vice President
Ken Murray, Secretary

Hicks Named Outstanding Graduate

Russel Hicks, a 1987 graduate of MacArthur, was honored as an Outstanding Graduate. Hicks is president and co-founder of Martin Fletcher, one of the largest healthcare staffing firms in the United States. He oversees company operations, corporate strategy, and new business development. Martin Fletcher is based in Las Colinas.

After graduating from MacArthur High School in 1987, Hicks earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

Prior to the formation of Martin Fletcher, Hicks spent the majority of his career at one of the nation’s largest medical staffing companies fulfilling a number of roles, from recruiter to vice president. In fact, while there, he was named one of the youngest vice presidents in the history of the company. Hicks is credited with helping develop the Physician Compensation Survey, now published in Modern Healthcare magazine and a recognized industry gauge of healthcare salaries and trends in the market.

Hicks and his partner started Martin Fletcher in 1998 to provide the market with a more innovative approach to healthcare recruiting, while also building an exceptional culture of success. According to the SMU Cox School of Business, Martin Fletcher is one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in North Texas.

Recently, Hicks was included in the Dallas Business Journal’s Under 40 List, which recognizes business management and leadership from executives under the age of 40. Earning such accolades at a young age is a testament to his dedication, vision and work ethic.

Hicks currently resides in Flower Mound with his wife and three children.

Russel Hicks, Outstanding Graduate (left), is congratulated by Trustee Ken Murray.

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