Bruce is a 45-year resident of Bethel and a graduate of Salem State University with a BS in Business. He retired from Kraft Food Service following a 38-year career. Currently, he is a part-time driver at Meadow Ridge in Redding.   Bruce is Vice Chair of the Bethel Housing Authority and previously served as Chairman of the Board of Finance. He is a member of the Westconn and Bethel Toastmasters, past President and current Treasurer. Bruce is a 43-year member of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Dept. He and his wife, Marlene, have two grown children. He is a member of the Bethel Republican Town Committee.