Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie in March of 2023, I worked as a consulting structural engineer for 13 years. My background in consulting includes many different project types and sectors, and it’s been exciting to bring that experience to Simpson Strong-Tie to help find solutions for our customers and engineers who specify our products.
Author: Daniel Hesington
Daniel is a Branch Engineer for the Southeast region of the U.S. In this role, Daniel provides engineering support for Simpson Strong-Tie customers, specifiers, and employees with an emphasis on the mass timber market. Daniel graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in with a B.A.E. In Architectural Engineering with a structural focus. Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie, Daniel was practicing consulting structural engineer for 13 years. He worked on many different structures including mid-rise medical office buildings, hospitals, multi-family apartments and condos, K-12 and higher education facilities, military, and municipal projects. Outside of work, Daniel stays busy with family activities and attempting to lower his golf scores.
Top Five Most Downloaded Engineering Letters
Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie, I spent 13 years working as consulting structural engineer. As a specifier, I was amazed at the number of resources Simpson made available to me. From software, to blogs, to design guides, there were many resources to help me solve problems and streamline the design process. One resource that can sometimes be overlooked is the numerous engineering letters Simpson Strong-Tie engineers have authored to assist in the use of our products.