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Heather Bruce

Researcher · DISC type Cs
President & CEO at Osmundson Mfg. Co.
📍 Perry, Iowa, United States

Heather Bruce is the fifth-generation President and CEO of Osmundson Mfg. Co. , where she champions a people-first leadership style. With a Masters in Operations Management, she is currently spearheading the companys first major expansion in its 121-year history. Colleagues and industry press describe her as energetic, motivating, and a true generative leader focused on long-term impact.

As a mother of four, Heather is deeply family-focused and passionate about continuing her familys legacy. She is dedicated to community service, with a personal goal to increase charitable giving to organizations like the Food Bank of Iowa. Her interests include supporting local arts and community building, stemming from her university involvement with Habitat for Humanity.

She was recently recognized as “The Quiet Architect of Industrial Change” for her transformative work in the manufacturing sector.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

How Heather shows up

Perfectionist
ROI Seeker
Process Focused

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Heather cares about

Women in Manufacturing
Actively works to challenge stereotypes and create more opportunities for women in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Servant Leadership
Believes in a people-first approach, fostering a culture where employees feel valued and empowered to unlock their potential.
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Career

Work history

2-2019
President & CEO
Osmundson Mfg. Co.
4-2016 - 7-2024
Process Analyst
Osmundson Mfg. Co.
10-2017 - 1-2019
Vice President Of Production
Osmundson Manufacturing Co
5-2014 - 3-2016
Transportation Coordinator
Royal Building Products an Axiall Company
9-2012 - 10-2013
Inside Sales
Osmundson Mfg.
In the press

Media appearances

Heather Bruce of Osmundson Mfg. Co. was recently recognized in the Iowa 500. Featured in Perry Area Chamber (Facebook)
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Heather Bruce | Osmundson Mfg. Co.. Featured in The Women CEO Magazine
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Education
2013 - 2017
Master's Degree
Kettering University
2013 - 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Kettering University
2007 - 2012
BSBA
Drake University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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