BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bruce C. Alt is the new vice president of government relations for the International Mountain Bicycling Association. He comes to IMBA with experience with a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Mississippi Forestry Association, The Nature Conservancy and the Forest Resources Association.
Earlier in his career, Alt held a variety of business management and forestry positions with Westvaco Corporation's Timberlands and Fine Papers Divisions in Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and Maryland. He has also served in leadership roles with the Central Arkansas Trail Alliance, an IMBA chapter.
Alt earned an MBA from the University of Mississippi and a bachelor's in forest resources management from West Virginia University. Alt is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE), a professional credential from the American Society of Association Executives.
"It's exciting to welcome Bruce to our senior management team," said Mike Van Abel, IMBA's executive director. "He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including professional lobbying work, that will strongly benefit IMBA in the political realm. Plus, he has served as president and as a board member of an IMBA chapter, so he appreciates the importance and effectiveness of our grassroots network."
Alt is an Ironman triathlete and active mountain biker. He lives in Little Rock, Ark., with his wife Dianne.
