PERSONAL:
Born in Everett, Washington, and has lived near Granger for 18 years.
Bruce and wife Julie have raised all three of their children: Seth, Carolyn, and Emily, near Granger.

EDUCATION:
Attended Louisiana State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Twenty-five years of experience in the fruit industry
Currently owns and operates a commercial fruit orchard near Granger

STATE GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE:
1999 - present - State representative, 15th District, serving his fifth term

LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENTS:
Council of State Governments on River Governance (CSG)
Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER)
Legislative Council Economic Development International Trade (LCEDIR)

AWARDS:
2007 - Legislative Leadership - Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER)
2006 - Guardian of Small Business Award - National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
2006 - Commendation Award - Farm Bureau
2005 - Americanism Award, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
2003 - Dairy Farmers of WA - Presidential Award

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Member, Washington State Horticultural Association
Member, Washington State Farm Bureau
Member, National Federation of Independent Business
Member, Calvary Baptist Church
Past board member, Washington Growers League
Former cubmaster, Boy Scouts of America
Youth sports

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE:
Past Chair, Yakima County Republican Party