Bringing Bruce into the Mix!

Note: Bruce went above and beyond to email the answers below. Don't expect too much commentary... for now!

Expert in: Performing operational risk assessments and negotiating commercial insurance products for banks, financial institutions and real estate firms, claim resolution strategies

Located in: The Windy City (Chicago) but also lived in New York and Oklahoma

Favorite Movies: Shawshank Redemption and GoodFellas

Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I believe in pursuing things that inspire you..even if it means deferring for awhile and coming back to it at a later time

Personal Song: Flashing Lights by Kanye. Can you Feel It by The Jacksons. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Yep, the whole album)

Favorite Food: Classic waffles, chocolate chip cookies (There is a direct correlation between my food choices and why I chose to workout)

If my life was a book, the title would be: Don’t get too comfortable, things will change. For better or worse: You decide

I like to workout through: Peloton classes, running outdoor with others (but no talking while running!) and outdoor cycling

I love: Playing scrabble with my wife, listening to live music outdoors

Something you should know about me: I prefer to ask questions vs. talking about myself, highly introspective, ran in 7 marathons and a bunch of triathlons. Did I mention I also ride a motorcycle?

Deep ambition: Complete an Ironman, teach post corporate career, start playing the trumpet again.

My family would say that I’m good at: Offering perspective and helping people sort through challenges