Bruce R. Lang
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Bruce R. Lang is an American entrepreneur
and former television executive, television and radio host and analyst, co-founder of two Rhode Island good government groups, Operation Clean Government
and UsPAC (1991-1993). He currently hosts State of the State (TV show)
on a part-time basis.
and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School
. He also served two years in the United States Army
as an officer. He spent eleven years in the Rhode Island recreation business as owner and operator of Lang's Bowlarama, a bowling center and cocktail lounge. It was here that Lang opened the first big screen television sports lounge in the United States
. Lang served for five years as the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Partnership for Science & Technology.
Lang currently serves as Chairman, Vice-President and Treasurer of Lang Naturals, a company founded by his son, David, that produces a wide variety of "health-benefit driven" food, beverages, snacks and cutting edge nutritional supplements for major U.S. retailers. Lang Naturals also makes and markets MR. SPICE Sauces, the only U.S line of salt-free sauces.
Lang was President of the Rhode Island Separation Of Powers Committee. He has also served on the Boards of many Rhode Island business, social services, art, government, and community organizations, including:
In 1990, Lang was a New England finalist for the entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1990. He was named the 1991 recipient of the Governor's Science & Technology Award.
Lang lives in Newport, Rhode Island
, is married to Lois, and has two sons, David and Richard.
with CBS
in television production, financial planning and news sales, programming and administration. Lang produced and hosted Melting Pot
, a weekly public affairs TV program on WJAR-TV. Lang was a regular panelist on the Violet Round Table, a weekly public affairs TV program on WPRI-TV, hosted by Arlene Violet
. Lang was also a talk show radio political analyst on two other Arlene Violet programs that aired on WHJJ radio from 1992-2007.
, a Rhode Island good government group, in 1993. He was the creator of OCG's biennial Candidate Schools, a nonpartisan educational forum that trains citizens in the art of running for elective office. OCG also produces State of the State
, and Lang serves as a part-time moderator.
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
and former television executive, television and radio host and analyst, co-founder of two Rhode Island good government groups, Operation Clean Government
Operation Clean Government
Operation Clean Government is a nonpartisan, nonprofit citizens' lobby and advocacy organization. The organization was founded in 1993 by Bruce R...
and UsPAC (1991-1993). He currently hosts State of the State (TV show)
State of the State (TV show)
State of the State is a public affairs and political talk show, in a studio setting, hosted by John Carlevale and others. The show airs in Rhode Island on:...
on a part-time basis.
Career
Lang has a B.A. from the University of Rhode IslandUniversity of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island is the principal public research university in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. Its main campus is located in Kingston. Additional campuses include the Feinstein Campus in Providence, the Narragansett Bay Campus in Narragansett, and the W. Alton Jones Campus in West...
and an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
. He also served two years in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
as an officer. He spent eleven years in the Rhode Island recreation business as owner and operator of Lang's Bowlarama, a bowling center and cocktail lounge. It was here that Lang opened the first big screen television sports lounge in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Lang served for five years as the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Partnership for Science & Technology.
Lang currently serves as Chairman, Vice-President and Treasurer of Lang Naturals, a company founded by his son, David, that produces a wide variety of "health-benefit driven" food, beverages, snacks and cutting edge nutritional supplements for major U.S. retailers. Lang Naturals also makes and markets MR. SPICE Sauces, the only U.S line of salt-free sauces.
Lang was President of the Rhode Island Separation Of Powers Committee. He has also served on the Boards of many Rhode Island business, social services, art, government, and community organizations, including:
- Trinity Repertory CompanyTrinity Repertory CompanyTrinity Repertory Company is a non-profit regional theater located in Providence, Rhode Island. The theater is a member of the League of Resident Theatres. Founded in 1963, the theater is "one of the most respected regional theatres in the country"...
- American Lung AssociationAmerican Lung AssociationThe American Lung Association is a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.-History:...
-Rhode Island - Meals on WheelsMeals on WheelsMeals on Wheels are programs that deliver meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. The name is often used generically to refer to home-delivered meals programs, not all of which are actually named "Meals on Wheels"...
- Rhode Island Council of the Arts (Chairman)
- Rhode Island Community Food Bank
- Technology Council of Rhode Island
- Brown Venture Forum, now the Brown Forum for Enterprise
In 1990, Lang was a New England finalist for the entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1990. He was named the 1991 recipient of the Governor's Science & Technology Award.
Lang lives in Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport is a city on Aquidneck Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States, about south of Providence. Known as a New England summer resort and for the famous Newport Mansions, it is the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War...
, is married to Lois, and has two sons, David and Richard.
Media career
Lang spent seven years in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
with CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
in television production, financial planning and news sales, programming and administration. Lang produced and hosted Melting Pot
Melting pot
The melting pot is a metaphor for a heterogeneous society becoming more homogeneous, the different elements "melting together" into a harmonious whole with a common culture...
, a weekly public affairs TV program on WJAR-TV. Lang was a regular panelist on the Violet Round Table, a weekly public affairs TV program on WPRI-TV, hosted by Arlene Violet
Arlene Violet
Arlene Violet was a nun in the Sisters of Mercy religious order. She left the order to run successfully for Rhode Island Attorney General in 1984. This was the first time the position of Attorney General in any state had been held by a woman....
. Lang was also a talk show radio political analyst on two other Arlene Violet programs that aired on WHJJ radio from 1992-2007.
Operation Clean Government, OCG Candidate School, and State of the State
Lang was a co-founder of Operation Clean GovernmentOperation Clean Government
Operation Clean Government is a nonpartisan, nonprofit citizens' lobby and advocacy organization. The organization was founded in 1993 by Bruce R...
, a Rhode Island good government group, in 1993. He was the creator of OCG's biennial Candidate Schools, a nonpartisan educational forum that trains citizens in the art of running for elective office. OCG also produces State of the State
State of the State (TV show)
State of the State is a public affairs and political talk show, in a studio setting, hosted by John Carlevale and others. The show airs in Rhode Island on:...
, and Lang serves as a part-time moderator.