Bruce La Flam
About Bruce La Flam
Bruce La Flam serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Military Protective Fabrics at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in business development and product portfolio management, with extensive experience in strategic planning and market expansion.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Bruce La Flam currently serves as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Military Protective Fabrics at Milliken & Company. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's strategic direction and marketing initiatives in Spartanburg, SC. His role involves overseeing sales strategies and marketing efforts aimed at enhancing the company's presence in the military fabrics sector.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Prior to his current role, Bruce La Flam worked at Milliken & Company in various capacities. He served as a Product Portfolio Manager from 2015 to 2017, focusing on product development and market analysis. Additionally, he spent 19 years in business development from 1989 to 2008, where he played a key role in expanding the company's market reach in Spartanburg, SC.
Experience at Springfield LLC
Bruce La Flam worked at Springfield LLC as a Business Development professional from 2014 to 2015. During this year, he focused on identifying new business opportunities and fostering client relationships in the Greenville, South Carolina area.
Educational Background in Textile Technology
Bruce La Flam earned a Master of Science in Textile Technology from the Institute of Textile Technology in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in the textile industry and business management.
Skills and Expertise
Bruce La Flam possesses strong skills in strategic planning, relationship building, and market identification. He has a proven track record in growing revenues and margins through effective sales and marketing strategies. His experience includes budget development and annual strategic planning for sales initiatives, as well as developing and implementing trade show programs as part of marketing strategy development.