Meet EDC's President and CEO, Bruce Stenslie
Bruce Stenslie started with the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) as the President and CEO in 2007. He has over 30 years of experience in workforce and economic development serving as the Deputy Director for the California Workforce Association, Workforce Policy Director for the City of Los Angeles, Assistant Director of the Ventura County Human Services Agency and Executive Director of the Workforce Investment Board.
Bruce is also a Governor’s appointee to the California Workforce Development Board and serves in leadership positions for several state and local organizations, including the California Stewardship Network, California Statewide Certified Development Corporation, California Small Manufacturers Health and Welfare Trust, First 5 Ventura County, Ventura County P-20 Council and the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County.
Under Bruce’s leadership, the EDC has counseled over 6,119 entrepreneurs and helped approve over $699 million in access to capital for small businesses across the region.
Congratulations, Bruce, on 15 Years with the EDC! We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to the region.
Meet Bruce's Team
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