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.
Mike Olosky is the Chief Executive Officer at Simpson Strong-Tie as of January 1, 2023. Before that, Mike served for two years as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. In what follows, he discusses some of the characteristics that define the Simpson Strong-Tie culture and make it stand out.
Simpson Strong-Tie Billing Specialist Maria discusses the “Secret Sauce” that has made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique and inspiring place to work. She shares her own career journey and how her finance team focuses on empowering others while having fun and staying humble.
