Background
Bruce, Harry James was born on July 2, 1931 in Newark. Son of John William and Anna Margaret (Ackerman) Bruce.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
book
Distribution and transportation handbook
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0843614005/?tag=2022091-20
Harry James Bruce
Edit ProfileTransportation company executive
Education
Bachelor of Science, Kent State University, 1957; Master of Sciences, University Tennessee, 1959; certified Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1979.
Career
Transportation research assistant, United States Steel Company, Pittsburgh, 1959-1964; director market development, Spector Freight Company, Chicago, 1964-1967; vice president marketing, Spector Freight Company, Chicago, 1967-1969; director distribution, Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, Milwaukee, 1969-1971; assistant vice president plant operations, Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company, Milwaukee, 1971-1972; vice president marketing, Western Pacific Railroad, San Francisco, 1972-1975; senior vice president marketing, Illinois Central R.R., Chicago, 1975-1983; chairman, chief Executive officer, Illinois Central R.R., Chicago, since 1983; also director, Illinois Central Gulf R.R., Chicago. Board directors LaSalle Bank Lake View, Chicago, A.P. Green Industries Inc., Mexico, Missouri.
Achievements
Works
Membership
Board directors Glenwood School for Boys, Illinois. Member advisory board University Tennessee. Business advisory committee Northwestern University Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 952-55, European Theatre of Operations.
Member Newcomen Society, National Council Physical Distribution, National Freight Transportation Association, National Defense Transportation Association, Northwestern University Associates Clubs: Glenview (Illinois). Chicago, Mid-American (director) (Chicago). Metropolitan (New York City).
Connections
Married Vivienne Ruth Jennings, September 10, 1955. Children: Robert, Stacy, Bethann.
-
Born
-
Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian -
Political Party
Republican