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.
As we enter the new school year, we caught up with some of our 2026 Simpson Strong-Tie Student Scholarship recipients to learn about their experiences during the Strong-Tie Undergraduate Fellowship field trip.
Discover Efrain Ramos’s 27-year journey of growth and career development at Simpson Strong-Tie. From press operator to engineering supervisor, he illustrates the company’s supportive culture, professional growth opportunities and commitment to its employees.
This summer, Luca Disbrow, a graduate in data science, joined Simpson Strong-Tie for an IT internship. Shifting from academics to on-the-job IT, he contributed to our 24/7 IT help desk and gained hands-on problem-solving experience. Luca reflects on the close-knit community within the company, his learnings from diverse colleagues, and the impact he’s made. Explore his journey to uncover insights into his internship experience.
