Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam intern Quyen Nguyen Kim Phan reflects on a rewarding internship experience, highlighting professional growth, teamwork, and the company's "Everybody Matters" value. From supportive colleagues to memorable events like the Year-End Party, the internship provided valuable skills, lasting friendships, and inspiration for a successful future career.
Growth begins with the willingness to learn. Griff Shapack’s journey reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s commitments to company Principle 2, Long-Range View; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 6, Enable Growth. By embracing feedback, pursuing continuous improvement and helping others reach their potential, Griff demonstrates that the strongest leaders are those who never stop learning.
Building a stronger future starts with looking beyond today’s challenges. Marlou Rodriguez’s commitment to innovation, leadership and continuous improvement reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s dedication to company Principle 1, Relentless Customer Focus; Principle 2, Long-Range View; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 6, Enable Growth. By empowering his team and ensuring that Simpson products continue earning the trust of engineers, Marlou is helping build a safer, stronger future for the industry.
Advancing construction starts with a commitment to innovation and collaborative research. Tu Ho’s journey from university mass timber researcher to industry R&D engineer reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s commitments to company Principle 3, High-Quality Products; Principle 7, Risk-Taking Innovation; and Principle 5, Everybody Matters. Through rigorous testing, innovative engineering and teamwork, Tu helps develop trusted solutions that support safer, stronger structures.
True leadership begins with recognizing the value that every individual brings to the table. Michelle Kam-Biron's commitment to mentoring students, supporting women in engineering and fostering professional growth reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s dedication to Principle 5, Everybody Matters; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 2, Long-Range View. Through her efforts to expand opportunities and empower future engineers, Michelle is helping build a stronger, more inclusive profession for generations to come.
Creating a stronger future starts with investing in people today. Angel Leon’s dedication to scholarships, mentorship and industry outreach reflects Simpson Strong-Tie’s commitments to Barc’s Principle 8, Give Back; Principle 4, Be the Leader; and Principle 2, Long-Range View. Through his efforts to connect students with opportunities and encourage future industry leaders, Angel is helping ensure the construction industry remains strong for generations to come.
At Simpson Strong-Tie, our team brings Barc Simpson’s Nine Principles of Doing Business to life every day. Rachel Holland’s commitment to mentoring students and supporting the next generation of industry professionals exemplifies Principle 6, Enable Growth, and Principle 8, Give Back. Through her dedication to creating opportunities for others, Rachel demonstrates how investing in people helps build stronger careers, stronger communities and a stronger future for our industry.
September 18, 2024, twenty-five Simpson Strong-Tie employees from various departments came together to participate in a pergola build organized by Smiles Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans. These pergolas were gifted to two disabled veterans selected by the charity. As a platinum sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie also supports Smiles Charity’s annual concert and family festival in McKinney, TX.
Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to announce our recognition as the Enterprise B2B Ecommerce Manufacturer of The Year, an honor awarded by the B2B Ecommerce Association and Digital Commerce 360. This accolade reflects our relentless customer focus, innovation, and enabling of growth, principles instilled by our founder, Barc Simpson, which continue to guide our strategy and success today.
We're thrilled to announce another successful Do What You Can Day, our annual companywide event dedicated to giving back to our communities. This year, we’re especially excited about our partnership with the ACE Mentor Program of America, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting the construction industry and inspiring the next generation of professionals.
Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam (SST-VN) team intern Nghi Chau shares her experience working with our HR Total Rewards team. Her internship provided valuable real-world experience and a chance to build meaningful relationships with supportive colleagues at SST-VN.
Entering the Business English major at Ton Duc Thang University, Son Chu's career trajectory took an unexpected turn upon encountering Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam during his internship search. As a Talent Acquisition Intern, he navigated recruitment tasks, embracing challenges and growth opportunities. Despite initial struggles, Son found support within his team, embodying SST-VN's ethos of inclusivity and empowerment. This experience not only refined his professional skills but also deepened his connection to the organization's core values, amplifying his sense of belonging and purpose.
What does it mean to be an Inside Sales Manager at Simpson Strong-Tie? Steve Zanco, Inside Sales Manager of our Riverside, California location, shares the story of his career and role. His 24-member team is a mix of Inside Sales Reps, Hardware Quote Reps, and Strategic Account Reps. They're laser-focused on customers while processing orders, requests, and questions throughout the Southwest.
Reflecting on his career journey at Simpson Strong-Tie, Territory Sales Representative Johan Galeano has found fulfillment in his career, citing camaraderie with his team and a balanced work life. Johan's accomplishments include winning the Sales by Objective (SBO) and Top Gun awards, both of which testify to his dedication and hard work. He genuinely enjoys his job and the trajectory of his career.
Gerard Garza, a Commercial Territory Sales Representative at Simpson Strong-Tie, shares his 3-year journey with the company. From his background in sales to his current role, he values building customer relationships. Gerard and colleagues volunteered for Extreme Makeover Home Edition, reflecting Simpson's core values of giving back, and having fun. He appreciates Simpson's culture and looks forward to more volunteering opportunities.
“Having a heart” isn’t a term we use often when we talk about businesses. As with many other attributes we don’t associate with companies in general, Simpson Strong-Tie is an outlier in this regard. The company definitely has heart, exemplified most in Company Value No. 8 – Give Back. “We’re all so fortunate. No matter what each of our personal situations is, we know that there are many others in this world who will never have the opportunities we’ve had. It is our responsibility to reach out, in whatever manner we can, to support others. We’re all connected in some
Simpson Strong-Tie celebrated this Halloween by combining fun, family and giving back. This year, Jade Spadoni and her family attended the event in our Pleasanton office, which included a fun Trunk or Treat event and incorporated a give-back activity that aligns with our values. This successful event left kids and parents with smiling faces.
Family is a great motivator for many, and that is certainly true for Benjamin Dotsey, a Production Planner at Simpson Strong-Tie. Originally from Ghana, Benjamin holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. With the goal of providing a better life and opportunities for his family and loved ones, he moved to the United States. Despite initial struggles finding the right job, he persevered and eventually found Simpson Strong-Tie, where he started out as a contractor stacking boxes. After six months, Benjamin’s hard work and patience were rewarded with a permanent position
Hady Abboud, a Shipping/Receiving Supervisor at Simpson Strong-Tie, explores the significance of our eighth company value, "Giving Back", and its impact on our company culture and values. He delves into how our culture empowers employees to thrive and develop by creating an environment that values and respects each individual.
Congratulations to this year’s Barc Simpson Community Hero Award winners. Simpson Strong-Tie has nine company values, with the eighth being Give Back. The award encourages the spirit of giving and gives recognition to our employees for doing valuable work in their communities.
Our many locations across the United States and internationally helped us celebrate giving back to our local communities by organizing employee activities partnering with charitable nonprofits.
