In October 2025, Bruce was elevated to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). He has served as Interim CHRO since March 2025 and joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Human Resources in April 2023.
During his tenure, Bruce has led transformative improvements in human resources operations, bringing a data-driven approach to performance and workforce development. Under his leadership, Easterseals NH & VT implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to strengthen HR management, enhanced talent acquisition and retention strategies, resulting in a 12% increase in net headcount, and reorganized the HR Business Partner Team to better support leadership and direct care staff across both states.
Previously, Bruce held human resources leadership positions in the corporate sector for 23 years, followed by 7 years in higher education. He has extensive experience in directing staff to maximize the strategic use of human resources in multi-site, multi-state organizations of 1,000 to 10,000 employees.
His areas of expertise include employee relations, recruitment, compensation & benefits, safety, performance management, and HR compliance. Bruce received his Master of Business Administration from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Occidental College. Earlier in his career, he served on the Board of Directors at the Lowell Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell.
Bruce lives in Bedford, New Hampshire, with his beloved dog Gus. He is proud of his daughter, Eleanor, an early childhood educator in the Boston Public Schools, and his son, Sam, who works in Frankfurt, Germany, as a talent acquisition leader for a major medical device corporation.