PERSONAL:
A Pierce County native, Bruce attended Curtis High School before going on to graduate with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy and serve eight years as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer. While on active duty, he was deployed on humanitarian relief missions in the United States and across the world. At the conclusion of his military service, he returned to Washington State and became a dedicated community volunteer. Bruce, his wife of 25 years, Lauren, and their three sons live in Puyallup.

EDUCATION:
University of Washington – M.S. in Engineering
U.S. Naval Academy – B.S. in Ocean Engineering (graduated with distinction)

OCCUPATION:
Small business owner and director of printing business in Pierce County

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Young Life Financial Committee
Member of Tacoma #8 Rotary Club
Reading tutor at Stewart Elementary
Tacoma Goodwill Board of Directors
Our Savior Lutheran Church member
Mel Korum YMCA Advisory Council
Werlin Reading Teams Board of Directors
Good Samaritan Hospital Board of Directors
University of Washington – Tacoma Advisory Board

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:
Former Puyallup School Board member

AWARDS:
Local Hero Award, Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (2007)
Outstanding Advocate Award, Puyallup PTA Council (2009)