Bruce Rafael is a seasoned business professional with a diverse background in tax consulting, entrepreneurship, and scientific expertise. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sound Arts and a background in business administration from College of San Mateo, Bruce has cultivated a wealth of experience through various positions, including Business Development Manager at Leyton, Senior R&D Credit Consultant for the hemp and cannabis industry, and Advisor at OILt.io. Bruce's entrepreneurial pursuits have led him to co-found Minemark, LLC and serve as President of Brucemark Petroleum, Inc. and Co-Owner / Cultivation Lead at Pharmer's Health Center Co-Op.

Bruce's wide-ranging background and interdisciplinary skill set make him uniquely suited to help businesses recapture investments in innovation through the Federal & State Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits. He works collaboratively with various organizations of all sizes, utilizing Leyton USA's proven methodology and the expertise of their highly qualified tax consultants and tax attorneys, scientists, engineers, and software developers to produce sustainable strategies to achieve the maximum eligible financial return.

As part of the Leyton Group, one of the world's largest independent consulting firms, Bruce has contributed to helping over 14,000 clients around the world, positively impacting their bottom line and improving financial business security.