Gary Bruce will be the first to tell you that numbers make more sense than words. He feels that if books had been written in math, he probably would have done much better in English class! With this love for math, his desire to work outdoors, and his experience as an engineering technician job to help pay his college tuition, Gary realized that Civil Engineering was the perfect career choice.

An F&R employee for over 20 years with 28 years of industry experience, Gary began his career as a part-time Laboratory Technician. He quickly progressed to Field Technician while attending the Virginia Tech College of Engineering for his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Once Gary graduated, he advanced through the ranks at F&R to become a successful Branch Manager in the Charlotte, NC, and Roanoke, VA, offices before moving to Regional Vice President overseeing F&R offices in Virginia. In May 2023, Gary was appointed the firm’s President and Chief Operations Officer (COO).

During his time with the company, Gary has managed many of F&R’s most prominent client accounts while serving as a mentor and resource to F&R staff. As President of F&R, he has brought this proven track record of success while overseeing all aspects of the company’s operations, including strategic planning, business development, and client engagement.