Bruce joined Marts & Lundy in 1980 after serving as director of development for The University of Hartford. Prior to that, Bruce worked as director of development at The Tatnall School and as director of development and alumni relations at Northfield Mount Hermon School.

His first assignment with Marts & Lundy was as consultant to the "Campaign for Distinction" at the University of New Hampshire. Since then, Bruce has served more than 100 clients whose philanthropic initiatives exceed $12 billion. Bruce has served the firm as vice president from 1984-1988, executive vice president from 1988-1991, president and treasurer from 1991-1994, and chair and CEO from 1994-1999. He is a member of the Advisory Board for The Kresge Foundation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Initiative and has served as a trustee and alumni association president of Northfield Mount Hermon School, as well as a trustee of the Watkinson School.

Education: Northfield Mount Hermon School; Denison University, B.A.