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Bruce Levenson In The World Of Corporate America
Who is Bruce Levenson? Is he merely the former owner of the Atlanta Hawks? An established journalist with the determination to shed light on the inner workings of an industry so often misunderstood by the common man? Or is he an astute business man with a genuine concern for the well-being of others? The truth of the matter is that Mr. Levenson is all of these things and more. Born to a Jewish family in the hustle and bustle of the nation’s capital and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Bruce Levenson has made a name for himself in the world of corporate America.
Eager to prove himself, Mr. Levenson co-founded the United Communications Group with Ed Peskowitz in 1977. Starting from humble beginnings in his basement, the two launched Oil Express,

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