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Approachable, genuine, and looking for your input, Bruce is a Washington native who grew up in University Place, graduating from Curtis High School – the other Vikings. He went on to graduate with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in engineering. He served for eight years in the Navy, stationed throughout the world, including the Bangor Submarine Base and earned his Masters in Engineering from the University of Washington.
Following his military service, he worked as a manufacturing executive with a local printing and software services company, overseeing operations in three states. Currently, Bruce is a partner in Print NW, a commercial printer that has been recognized for growth both locally and nationally.
Bruce has a long record of community service. Prior to his election to the school board, he was a Precinct Committee Officer, Puyallup Civil Service Commissioner and Planning Commissioner. He was first elected to the Puyallup School Board in 2001 with 67% of the vote and was unopposed in 2005. Under his leadership, the District has restored financial stability, increase student achievement, rigor and opportunity.
Bruce also has a long history of service on non-profit boards, including Good Samaritan Hospital, University of Washington-Tacoma, Tacoma Goodwill, YMCA Mel Korum Branch, Young Life, and Our Savior Lutheran Church. He has been married for nearly 25 years to Lauren and they have three sons. Please feel free to review Bruce's resume.