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 internal employees for a wide range of Simpson Strong-Tie products. Daniel graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 2010 with a B.A.E. In Architectural Engineering with a structural focus. Prior to joining Simpson Strong-Tie in 2023, 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 trips/activities and attempting to lower his golf scores.
Students immersed in the woods for StickBuilt ‘25, gaining hands-on experience in sustainable timber design and construction. © C.W. Newell Photography

Taking to the Woods to Engage the Next Generation of Mass Timber Designers

Hear from Dan Hesington, branch engineer at our office in McKinney, Texas, as he shares his experience at StickBuilt ‘25 — a hands-on, design-build event with considerations of sustainability and mass timber. Hosted in the woods outside Birmingham, Alabama, the event offered a unique opportunity to connect with current and future architects and explore innovative uses of wood with Simpson Strong-Tie fasteners and connectors.