User:SPRH/Ivan Rusilko

Ivan Rusilko is the Mister USA 2008 titleholder, champion bodybuilder, professional male model, medical student, and entrepreneur.

Biographical Background: Ivan is the son of Dr. David Rusilko D.C. and Susan Rusilko and brother to Dr. Paul Rusilko D.O. and Cathryn Rusilko. He was born on March 3, 1984 in Meadville, Pennsylvania located in the northwest region of the state where he worked as a farmhand for the early part of his life as well as participated in the sport of hockey in both high school and college. While in college he played for the Mercyhurst Lakers Division I Club Hockey Team. Ivan’s heritage and cultural background consists of Italian, Czech, and Native American.

Academic Background: Ivan was the first student to be accepted into the 3+4 Year Accelerated Medical Program at Mercyhurst College in conjunction with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) where he is currently a fourth year medical student. Ivan is also a certified sports nutritionist as well as a certified personal trainer.

Sports: Ivan currently holds the record for “most penalty minutes” in a season for the Meadville High Bulldogs and also is among the top 5 scorers in the school’s history. He played for the Mercyhurst Lakers Division I Club Program for the three years he attended the college.

Bodybuilding: Ivan was awarded the Men’s Novice Tall First Place Award as well as the Novice Overall Title in the 2008 OCB Iron City Classic All Natural Competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Professional and Philanthropic Activities: Ivan is the President and CEO of HR Enterprises, LLC, a holding company engaged in the promotion and development of his professional career and business activities. Ivan also is the co-trustee of the Herness/Rusilko Charitable Trust which has donated over $2,000,000.00 to various charities and organizations with a 501 3(c) US federal tax status. Ivan serves as an international ambassador for the Jigsaw Foundation located in the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia; an organization dedicated to the cranio-facial reconstruction of children with inherited or developed abnormalities. He is currently authoring a book on fitness and sports nutrition.

Professional Affiliations: Member – The American Medical Association, 2008 Member – The Florida Medical Association, 2008 Member – The Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, 2008 Member – The Radiology Society of North America, 2008 Member – The George Washington University Heritage Society, Tempietto Circle Recognition Level, 2008 – present Member – Georgetown University Legacy Society, 2008 – present Member – University of Florida Bequest Society, Distinguished Member of the President’s Circle, 2008 - present Member – LECOM Radiology Club, 2006 Member – American Osteopathic Society, 2005 – present

Modeling Career: Ivan has been cast for many different employers including Gold’s Gym, Nationwide Insurance, Dick’s Sporting Goods, American Greeting Cards, GNC, Fitness and Physique Cover Model, Myers Department Store, Ripped Genes calendar featured as Mister March, HotBodz Clothing, Men's Health and Fitness Magazine, and Justus Boy’s Clothing

He has participated in fashion events including Puerto Rico Fashion Week 2008, Ducati Fashion Island, Daytona Beach Bike Week 2009, L’Oreal Fashion Festival in Melbourne, Australia 2009, and Dressed-to-Kilt 2009 in NYC

Affiliates: Spokes model for Ducati Wine Desmo Rosso, Harley Davidson of Daytona Beach, MollyDooker Winery, and AOA/LECOM

In addition to his modeling activities, Ivan has attended various events as a special guest including the Oscars, NYC/LA/Miami Fashion Weeks, and the Formula One Grand Prix 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

Mister USA: Ivan was competitively selected as Mister USA 2008 on August 23, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. Representing the United States, Ivan subsequently participated in the Mister International Competition held in Taiwan in November of 2008 where he placed in the top fifteen. Mister USA is a modeling competition where the contestants are judged in the categories of swimwear, eveningwear, and interview questions. Two thousand and eight was the first year the United States held a competition to select a representative for the international competition.

Extra Curricular: Ivan participates in various extra curricular activities including cooking, hunting and fishing, hiking, kayaking, writing, photography, editing, art (acrylics), musician (guitar), travel, camping, and motivational speaking.