Prior to establishing Community Capital Holdings, Bruce founded and served on the Board of Directors of Community Bank of Broward. He was President and CEO from January 2002 until its merger with Stonegate Bank in January 2015. He was appointed as a director of Stonegate Bank in January 2015 and served in that capacity until September 2017 when Stonegate Bank was sold.

Prior to these roles, Bruce was with banking organizations beginning with Barnett Bank in 1977. During his numerous years with Barnett, he became the youngest President and Chief Executive Officer in the Barnett system in 1984. He is a graduate of Rollins College, with a B.A. degree in economics in 1975 and an M.B.A. in business from Crummer School of Business at Rollins. He also graduated from the School of Banking of the South, a three-year banking program located at Louisiana State University.

Bruce has been involved in numerous charitable organizations during his career, including Rotary Club of Weston (past-President), American Diabetes Association, United Way (Tocqueville Society) Boys & Girls Clubs and Prestige Club. Outside of work, Bruce loves to stay active and continues to be an avid tennis player and golfer, playing both sports several times a week.