BRUCE A KAISER                 304-886-6362   brucealexanderkaiser@gmail.com 

 

Highly accomplished and forward-thinking interpretive design and consulting professional with over 33 years of experience creating impactful and accessible wayside exhibits, primarily for the National Park Service. Proven expertise in managing all phases of exhibit development, from conceptualization and design guidance to fabrication oversight and installation support for over 5,000 waysides across 200+ National Parks. As the founder of Accessible Wayside Technologies, I am dedicated to elevating the quality and accessibility of interpretive experiences for diverse audiences. Seeking to leverage extensive knowledge and passion for engaging storytelling to contribute to innovative interpretive projects.

Skills:

• Interpretive Planning & Design

• Wayside Exhibit Development

• Accessible Design Principles

• Project Management

• Fabrication Management & Oversight

• Technical Assistance & Consultation

• Panel Rehabilitation

• Historical Accuracy & Research

• Budget Management

• Installation Coordination

• Knowledge of National Park Service Standards & Practices

 

Experience:

Founder & Principal, Accessible Wayside Technologies | 2018 – Present

• Leveraged extensive NPS experience to establish a consulting firm dedicated to enhancing the interpretive quality and accessibility of wayside exhibits for various clients.

 

National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center  [1986] – 2018

• Managed the fabrication of over 5,000 wayside exhibits for over 200 National Parks, ensuring high-quality production and adherence to NPS standards and timelines.  

• Directed the service-wide Technical Assistance program for NPS wayside exhibits, providing expert guidance and support to park staff on design, content, and maintenance.  

• Oversaw the Panel Rehabilitation program, ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of existing interpretive installations across the National Park system. 

• Collaborated with park interpreters, historians, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and engaging content that met the specific needs of each site.

 

 

 

 

Select Project Examples:

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park    

In cave Directional Signage and Waysides.        NM              1992

 

Zion NP                                                            Utah             1995

Park-wide Directional Signage and Waysides.

 

Grand Canyon NP                                             Arizona        2006

South and North Rim Interpretive wayside series.             

 

Gulf Islands NS                                                Florida          2010

Park-wide Waysides and custom outdoor kiosks.         

 

Minidoka NHS                                                   Idaho            2013

Historically accurate Recreation of WW2 Signage.             

 

Independence NHP                                          Pennsylvania 2015

Liberty Bell Pavilion exterior murals.                             

 

NPS Climate Change Initiative                          Nationwide    2017

Service-wide Waysides and Sea Level Rise monitors.    

 

Fort Foote NHP                                                 Maryland      2020

Installation of 9 waysides / removal of 8 old waysides

 

Mutual Menorial Cemetery                                Maryand       2021

Installation of 2 waysides

 

Grace Episcopal Chruch                                   West Virgina  2021

Interpretive wayside exhibit

 

Laurel Hill State Park                                        Pennsylvania 2021

Installation of 16 waysides

 

National Mall – Lockkeeper’s House                  Wash DC      2024

Installation of 14 waysides

 

Education:

Shepherd College | 1977 – 1981 Bachelor of Arts Program in Commercial Art