Bruce Guthrie
Family Life
Bruce Guthrie has lived in Bellingham since January of 1994. He was happily married to Grace Guthrie for nearly 17 years. Grace battled cancer for over half of their marriage, and before that she had been disabled with another illness. Bruce lovingly supported his wife throughout her struggle. In 2005, Grace R. Garvin Guthrie, age 46, died peacefully of acute myelogenous leukemia at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. They had no children.
In July of 2006, Bruce married a High School friend. They currently live in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood where they plan to raise a family.
Education and Work Life
In 1987, Bruce earned his Bachelors Degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He then earned a Masters Degree in 1992 from the top-ranked J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
A few years after graduation, Bruce decided to leave the corporate world and pursue his passion for teaching. He has taught undergraduate courses at Western Washington University in Bellingham since 1997. Eager to help younger students gain world-class education, he is currently seeking certification as a high school social studies and math teacher. Community and Social Life
In 1992, while working towards his Masters Degree, Bruce co-founded Kellogg Outdoor Adventures (KOA) which has since evolved into Kellogg Worldwide Experience and Service Trips (KWEST). Combining outdoor activity with a spirit of volunteerism, KWEST is one of the most popular student activities at the Kellogg School, bringing together students through a variety of wilderness and community service activities.
"For me starting KOA was a labor of love. Launching the program gave me great self-confidence and taught me the importance of following your passion, instead of merely avoiding dangers or running from your fears, and it taught me the value of taking risks to achieve your dreams. It taught me how to harness the passion of others and to let go of enough control to inspire their enthusiasm, involvement and commitment." - Bruce Guthrie, as quoted in Kellogg's Alumni Magazine
Bruce continues to combine his love for the outdoors with his passion for helping others. As a PSIA-certified ski instructor with accreditation for teaching children, Bruce really appreciates Washington's pristine mountain wilderness. He enjoys skiing as often as possible, and sharing the adventure with youngsters when he can.
Bruce Guthrie is also an avid speed skater and since 2002 has placed three times in the top ten in his age-class at U.S. Long Track Speed Skating National Championships. In 1994, Bruce founded the Whatcom Speed Skating Club, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and the largest ice speed skating club in the State. He serves as the coach for the kids and beginners in the program, and is the Club's President. For the last nine years, he has most enjoyed sharing his love for the sport by serving as a speed skating coach for the Special Olympics.
Political Life
Bruce Guthrie ran for U.S. Congress in the 2nd District in 2002 and again in 2004. In both years, he received the highest number of votes per campaign dollar spent of any candidate in the race. Through these campaigns he opposed the Iraq war, opposed the unconstitutional parts of the USA PATRIOT Act, defended marriage equality, and supported medical uses for marijuana. Isn't it time?
Isn't it time to elect a loyal, well-educated teacher with a strong sense of community to the United States Senate? Isn't it time to stand up for a Policy of Peace, a Culture of Freedom, and a Legacy of Hope?
Your vote for Bruce Guthrie will send this message to the political system - whether he loses or wins. You will feel better when you vote your values and help to change the world for the better.
Please vote for Bruce Guthrie for U.S. Senate. Together, we can do wonderful things.