Transwestern

Biography

TRANSWESTERN ROLE

As Chief Operating Officer for Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) and a member of Transwesterns Executive Committee, Bruce helps define platform strategy; provides leadership and support for TRS business development, service execution and operational excellence; and oversees market growth and client service initiatives nationally. He is also responsible for P&L performance across the East and Midwest regions, keenly focused on driving long-term value for all Transwestern constituents.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Since joining Transwestern in 2008, Bruces leadership responsibilities have grown in scope from oversight of commercial real estate services in the Southeast, to the entire Eastern region, to his national role as Chief Operating Officer. His innovative approach to management operations, financial planning and marketing has resulted in recruiting success and business growth across multiple geographies, service lines and product types.
Prior to joining Transwestern, Bruce served with GVA Advantis as regional president of Georgia and the Carolinas. Earlier in his career, he held positions at the management services group of Armada/Hoffler and the Smith Companies in Washington, D.C.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

Best Bosses, Real Estate Forum, 2023
Power 50, Atlanta Business Chronicle, multiple years
Under Bruces leadership, the Transwestern Atlanta office has been recognized as a Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 14 consecutive years. 
Bruce served on Make-A-Wish Georgias Board of Directors for six years and held the Chair position for over four. During this period, more than 2,600 children with serious health issues were granted wishes. Previously, Bruce served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Holy Innocents Episcopal School, and Senior Warden for Holy Innocents Episcopal Church.

EDUCATION

Bruce holds a bachelors in political science from Wake Forest University. At Harvard University, he completed Running a Real Estate Company, one of the schools executive education programs.