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.
In this article, Angel Leon, Simpson Strong-Tie Training Specialist/Outreach Coordinator and cofounder of Timber-Strong, discusses the creation of this ASCE design build competition, what it teaches architecture and structural engineering students, and how the program will grow in the future.
