Russell E. Gorsline

Production Company Executive

A Timeline of Professional Milestones

1943

Born to Elvin and Margaret (Heddle) Gorsline in Portland, OR.

1965

Earns a Bachelor of Science in music from Lewis and Clark College.

1965

Is a producer and recording engineer for Station KBPS in Portland until 1967.

1967

Is a recording engineer for Northwestern, Inc. in Portland until 1969.

1968

Marries Janet Elizabeth Garland on May 25.

1969

Is the general manager of Rex Recording Co. in Portland and continues in the role.

1972

Is president of Sunny Day Productions in Portland and continues in the role.

1984

Serves on the advisory board of the Beaverton School District and Portland Community College until 1988.

1988

Is a member of the Northwest Signators Committee of the American Federation of TV and Radio Artists until 2012.

1991

Serves on the board of directors of the Portland Advertising Federation.

1998

Is honored as Supplier of the Year by the Portland Advertising Federation through 1999.

2013

Receives the Oregon Media Production Association Award of Excellence.

2017

The documentary “Lifeboat,” which was mixed by him, is nominated for an Academy Award.

2019

The documentary “Hunger Ward,” which was mixed by him, is nominated for an Academy Award.

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