The board of directors for Russell Corporation has elected Victoria W. Beck as vice president of the company effective September 1, 2005. Beck joined Russell June 30, 2005 as corporate controller, transitioning into the position to replace Larry E. Workman who will retire at the end of 2005. Beck will report to Robert D. Koney, Jr., senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Beck joined Russell after having served as executive vice president and chief accounting officer for Healthronics. A certified public accountant, she earned her B.S. degree in accounting from Georgia State University and is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs.