Walter Kruse
Walter Kruse, Business Developer, joined Central Tech in 1990. Prior to joining Central Tech, Kruse spent 25 years in the retail industry as a department store executive and owner of a chain of specialty stores.
Kruse works with organizations of all sizes and industries helping develop viable plans, accounting practices and ways to increase efficiency. Kruse is also a vital contributor to the Creek County Entrepreneurs of the Year Awards, which recognizes small-businesses entrepreneurial spirit.
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Economics, University of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Certifications and Professional Affiliations:
- Economic Development Finance Professional
- Certified Strategic Planning Facilitator
- Oklahoma Finance Packager
- Lead Judge for Oklahoma Quality Award
- 2004 Small Business Association Financial Champion Award
- Retired Senior Volunteer Program’s Leadership Award
- The Governor’s Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation Special Volunteer Award
- Board of Examiners: Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award
