Bruce has over 39 years of experience in the audiovisual field. Over the years, his company, Arete Audiovisual Design Inc., has gained in-depth knowledge of audiovisual system design and integration. Bruce's creative thinking, attention to detail, and troubleshooting skills set him apart from the competition. His passion for excellence drives him.
At an early age, Bruce developed a love for music and sound. At age nine, he recorded the annual Christmas and Easter concerts at his parents' church in San Francisco. At age 12, Bruce accepted the position of sound operator at his home church in San Francisco. He spent the next several years developing his skills in designing, integrating, operating, and troubleshooting audio, video, and lighting systems.
Bruce also studied classical piano and saxophone in his earlier years.
Bruce founded his first company, Signal 1 Audio, in 1986. At that time, his primary focus was live concert sound design and engineering.
In 2001, Bruce received his California State C10 Electrical Contractors License. In 2003, after 23 years, Bruce left the IBEW Local 6 Electrical Workers Union to focus full-time on his passion for audiovisual technology design and integration for Houses of Worship, Corporations, and Medical Facilities.
With 16 years of formal education behind him, Bruce continues to attend training seminars, workshops, and trade shows to stay current on the latest technological developments. Delivering forward-thinking designs and excellent customer service is Bruce's highest priority.
Bruce has been married to Patricia Green for 43 years. They have three beautiful daughters, Ashley, Autumn, and Ayanna, and one Grand Dog, Chai.
To unwind, Bruce enjoys dabbling in the Culinary Arts, viewing model homes, listening to good music, and watching movies with family and friends.