Bruce D. Alexander is a graduate of Akron Public Schools, North High School. He excelled in basketball, while attending North High School and became Akron Beacon Journal basketball player of the year in 1978 and eventually had his jersey retired. Mr. Alexander’s basketball ability earned him a full Scholarship to Youngstown State University. Mr. Alexander received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Education with a Minor in Marketing.

After college he was fortunate enough to travel to Europe where he played professional basketball in the Netherlands. After playing in Europe, Mr. Alexander had another opportunity to play basketball in the Continental Basketball Association.

In 1990, Mr. Alexander was inducted into Youngstown State University Sport Hall of Fame and in 2014 into Summit County Sports Hall of Fame.

Mr. Alexander has dedicated his life to assisting disadvantaged youth in the Summit County, Ohio area to become empowered change agents for the good of their communities. He has accomplished this while being employed at Summit County Juvenile Court for 32 plus years and through being involved with various programs and initiatives throughout the Summit County area.  

Mr. Alexander was elected in 2009 to serve as a Board Member for the Akron Public School District. He is currently serving his third term and he is Past Board President. In 2010, he was elected to the National School Board Association Council of Urban Boards of Education Steering Committee where he served three terms, one as a Past President. 

Mr. Alexander is currently serving as a Trustee for Ohio School Board Association (OSBA), Board Member on Stark State University, Foundation Board, and Executive Board Member for 100 Black Inc. Akron Chapter. Mr. Alexander recently graduated from Leadership Akron Class 36 (36 Mix).

All of Mr. Alexander’s initiatives have focused on creating a safe community environment that encourages civility between and among students through programs that help guide them to become self-actualized in fulfilling their life potential.

Mr. Alexander contributes his success to having a mother who knew the importance of a good education and GOD. He had teachers who worked closely with him serving as positive roles models to ensure his success. 

Mr. Alexander contributes his success to Gene Scruggs and Richard Rudgers both Akron Public School teachers who became School Administrators and gave their time and talent to mentor Bruce to ensure he succeeds in life.