MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. -

Russ Darrow Jr., the founder of the Russ Darrow Group, was recently inducted into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame.

The ceremony, which took place at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee on April 16, benefited the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin and marked the 25th anniversary of the Hall of Fame. One hundred past laureates were honored and four business leaders were inducted at the event.

The Hall of Fame aims to honor individuals for their business innovations, effective management and civic involvement in their companies as well as their communities throughout the Badger State.

“We are honored that our founder has been recognized as a distinguished laureate, representing the core of what Junior Achievement is all about – entrepreneurship and business leadership,” said Mike Darrow, the group’s president. “The Hall of Fame ceremony was a noteworthy evening and tribute to our state’s influential leaders. We were inspired to hear my dad share the secrets of his success and stories that contribute to making Wisconsin a great place to live – and work.”

Russ Darrow Jr., the inductee, commented on the source of the fundamental building blocks of his career.

“What a tremendous recognition to be inducted into this elite group,” Darrow Jr. said. “Early in my life, my parents taught me about having an excellent work ethic, the importance of values and community, and the charitable spirit of people who are successful. When one starts and grows a local company from scratch, it takes a lot of well-qualified, loyal and dedicated people. Without them by my side, our company wouldn’t have grown to what it is today.”

More information about the Russ Darrow Group can be found its website.