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Bruce Patterson

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Global Sales Director at Lesaffre Advanced Fermentations (Leaf)
📍 Lees Summit, Missouri, United States

Bruce is a recently retired Global Sales Director from Lesaffre, where he specialized in fermentation products for the ethanol, spirits, and beverage industries. An alumnus of the Lubar College of Business, he has deep expertise in managing sales and developing strategic partnerships along the value chain for renewable fuels.

He is passionate about the advancement of American renewable fuel and its positive impact on the countrys farmers and rural communities. His interests center on the growth and success of the ethanol industry, where he has been an active participant and sponsor at industry events.

He is considered a strong advocate and pioneer for American ethanol.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Global Sales Director
Location
Lees Summit, Missouri, United States
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Ethanol & Biofuels
He was a featured speaker at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop and has shared posts calling out pioneers in the American ethanol industry.
Fermentation Technology
His career at Lesaffre focused on sales and business development for alcohol-producing yeast strains and fermentation nutrients across multiple industries.
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Career

Work history

1-2014 - 10-2024
Global Sales Director
Lesaffre Advanced Fermentations (Leaf)
9-2004 - 10-2024
Director, U.S & Canada, Fermentis - Division of Lesaffre Yeast Corporation
Lesaffre Advanced Fermentations (Leaf)
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Education
Bachelors Business Adminstration
Lubar College of Business
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