Notes from the Manager's Scratch Pad

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Bruce B Cloud, Sr. (1920 - 2007) was an engineer who built projects around the world during the cold war and afterwards who is remembered and respected by those with whom he worked. He was a natural leader whose principles focused on doing the right thing the first time while learning from the inevitable mistakes. Cloud had an intrinsic ability to communicate with every level of his organization and the industry associations toward which he devoted his time. He incorporated across the board guidance appreciated over three generations of the company founder's family. . . . articles to the employees of the company lays out how he inspired loyalty, citizenship, pride, humility and much more. Cloud's talent and character encouraged everyone, particularly each company employee to become a thinker and more importantly a doer. He believed in reaching out with a helpful hand but not a handout. His faith in God, family and country provided many around him a believable role model. As a mentor he excelled. He was always working to improve the process. His wisdom extends far beyond these 'Notes'. Ultimately, he hoped to have made a positive footprint for others to follow.