Paul Kruse

Paul Kruse represents the third generation of his family to run Blue Bell Creameries, and recently saw the company celebrate its 100th anniversary. With the Kruse family at the helm, Blue Bell has become the third best-selling brand of ice cream in the nation, although it is only sold in 17 states.

Kruse, a lifelong resident of Brenham, graduated from Texas A&M in 1977 with a BBA in accounting and then graduated in 1980 from Baylor University School of Law. Before working at Blue Bell, Kruse practiced law in Brenham. In 1986, he signed on as Blue Bell's chief legal counsel. Kruse was elected to the Blue Bell Board of Directors in 1983 and was named Vice President in 1991.He has been Chief Executive Officer & President since 2004.

Kruse recently served on TLU’s Strategic Plan Task Force.