Joey T\'s DHPF of the Month

Name:  Russell Johnson – Russell \”Pack CEO\” Johnson

Currently resides in: Riverview, Fl.

Q: What city/state were you born and raised?

A: I was born and raised in Tampa, FL

Q: How and when did you become a Packer Fan?

A: I became a Packer fan in 1986 at the “OLD SOMBRERO.” The Packers just beat  the Tampa Bay Bucs 21 to 7. It was exciting to see this amazing team play!  From that moment on, I was hooked.

Q: Tell us how you came up with your image and persona?

A: I am a very fun loving, enthusiastic and energetic kind of guy. My personality is “the bigger the better,” that’s what you get with me.  Always been a GO BIG OR GO HOME type of individual. I bleed GREEN & GOLD and that will never change.

Q: Tell us how “CEO Approved” evolved?

A: “CEO Approved” came out when everyone questioned how I could live in Tampa and be a Packer fan. That is when I decided to proclaim myself as the “Packer CEO of Tampa Bay Chapter” to show the locals I am a Hard Core Packer fan through and through. There was a time when Anthony “Pack Daddy” Leonard started calling me “CEO” and it just kind of stuck. So anytime I post anything about the Packers it will always gets my stamp of “CEO approved”  

Q: Tell us about being a Packer fan and living in Florida with 3 other NFL teams?

A: It is both easy and difficult being a Packer fan in Florida.  It’s easy because the Packers always seem to have the upper hand over any of the Florida teams.  

It’s always a nice feature knowing none of these teams can talk “smack” about my Packers because of how successful they are. It’s difficult finding Packers merchandise in Florida.  Basically, it is nearly impossible so I resort to online purchases. I don’t mind because that’s where you get the quality gear.

Q: Do you watch the Games at a local establishment, with Packer buddies or at home?

A: I watch Packer games two ways.  I mostly watch all games at home with my family on our 60” TV. If by chance the game is not televised then I live stream it.  I’m grateful for that because I would never want to miss a game.

Q: Do you ever get to attend any of the Packers road games?  Any future plans to make it to Green Bay for a game?

A: As of now I have not been able to attend a game. It has always been a life time dream and goal of mine to get myself and family to a game in Green Bay!  Awww man to see Lambeau field would be the greatest moment ever.  It will happen believe that!

Q: Do you have a Packer ManCave/Collections and Memorabilia? What are some of the most unique items?  What is your favorite?

A: Where do I begin….Yes I have a massive “Man Cave!” It consists of my custom Green Bay Packer masks, four Green Bay champion rings, action figures, posters, magazines, art work, autographs, footballs and pennants just to name a few. My favorite items are my Green Bay jerseys. Everywhere I go I always get several people to come up to me and start conversations about the Packers. That’s what so great about being a Die Hard.  There are truly Packer fans everywhere.

Q: Who is your favorite player now?  Why?  Who is your all-time favorite player?

A: Hands down Rogers and Nelson are my favorite players. Why? Even though Nelson was out last year, they are a dominating combo and I’m totally ready to see them team up again. They are unstoppable.

A: My all time favorite player is Brett Favre and Reggie White. They were so dominating in their positions and showed amazing sportsmanship. Those were amazing years when those two guys played together as well. To the Minister of Defense, RIP my friend… Looking forward to see Brett go into the hall of fame this year.

Q: Do you have any game day rituals?

A: My game day ritual consist of my attire.  I always have Packer gear from head to toe.  I will not watch a Packer game unless I am in full gear along with my Wisconsin cheese curds fried up and ready to eat. Tasty treat no doubt!

Q: Any last words you\’d like to say to the Packer Nation?

A: The Packer Nation has THE BEST and most amazing fan  base in the WORLD! We are truly a family. I have never met a negative Packer fan. They are always here to support the team and one another. It does not matter where I am, I always meet amazing Packer fans and they ultimately become friends for life. I am extremely grateful and honored that Joey T. selected me for DIE HARD PACKER FAN OF THE MONTH!  I am extremely grateful for him and the staff for all the hard work, time and dedication they put into this page. As always “CEO” approved and GO PACK GO!

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