Bruce Altizer is a successful business owner with a long and successful career in management delivering strong, sustainable financial gains in challenging economic climates through decisive leadership, influence and action. Distinguished performance providing strategic leadership, vision, and tactical action to deliver top quality operations, solid teams, and exceptional customer service.
"Bottomless Bruce," left enjoys his favorite hobby, whitewater rafting.
Passionate, competent, and consumer-focused professional devoted to providing the highest quality services possible coupled with a history of effectively cutting costs, growing profits, and building customer rapport.
Accomplished in performing responsibilities of several positions simultaneously.
Expertise in building an extremely loyal customer base and creating an inviting atmosphere.
Core Competencies Include
- Budgeting
- Business Analysis
- Bureaucratic Operations & Policies
- Cash Flow
- Cost Controls
- Consumer Loyalty & Retention
- Effective Communication
- Efficiency Improvement
- Scheduling
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Profit & Loss Statements
- Purchasing
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Trainer & Mentor
In his younger days, Bruce, kneeling, third from left, played rugby for years.
Career Progression
14 years Business Owner two retail packaging stores with over $1 million in annual sales • Two years Manager of a mini-storage business • Two years Director of HVAC company • Two years Mortgage Broker, Loan Officer and Branch Manager of brokerage business • One year Finance Manager for an office supply company • One year
Coffee Micro Roaster • Two years
Affiliations
Vice President, President and Past President, Gateway Area Business Association • member since 1998
Active Member, Former Treasurer • Columbia Business Association • since 1998
Member • Gresham Chamber of Commerce • 1998 -2000
Active Member • Midway Business Association • since 1997
Member • Westpoint Alumni Association
An avid skiing buff, Bruce enjoys all the great Northwest outdoors have to offer.
Military
Honorable Discharge United States Army
Major • United States Army Reserves • 1997
Captain • United States Army • 1988
Educational Background
Masters of Management in Finance & Public Policy
Atkinson School of Management, Willamette University • 1990
Attended • Multiple Military schools, classes and seminars
Attended • Combined Arms & Services Staff School • 1984
Bachelor of Science in Applied Science & Engineering
US Military Academy, West Point, New York • 1977
