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.
Introducing Sure Wall™ anchors from Simpson Strong-Tie — anchors that allow you to perform everyday jobs like a pro. Sure Wall anchors are perfect for hanging wall-mounted TVs and monitors, kitchen and bath fixtures, shelving, curtain rods, mirrors, picture frames and other home decor.
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.
Discover how Technical Admin Intern Mai Nguyen found opportunities to learn, contribute and grow at Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam. Her internship experience highlights our people-first culture and commitment to creating meaningful career experiences for emerging talent.
Discover how Simpson Strong-Tie's new Outdoor Accents® Essentials hardware line is helping homeowners and DIYers create custom outdoor structures that combine strength and beauty. Senior Product Manager Lydia Poulsen shares the inspiration behind the expanded product offering and highlights a garden arbor project designed to bring beauty and function to the backyard.
Hear from Talent Acquisition Intern Huy Kha Tran at Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam as he reflects on his internship experience and the opportunities that have helped him learn, grow and explore a career in talent acquisition. Discover how we're investing in the next generation of talent through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Follow along as Simpson Strong-Tie Senior Product Manager Lydia Poulsen shares her experience attending an Outdoor Accents® Sage System™ pergola build with DIY influencer Jen Woodhouse and country music artist John King. Set against the backdrop of north Georgia in the fall, the project highlights how the Sage System helps homeowners and DIYers build strong, customizable outdoor living spaces with ease.
High winds can cause major damage to homes, often starting at the roof. Learn why retrofit roof-to-wall connections matter, how they can reduce damage and how homeowners may qualify for residential property insurance premium discounts.
Elizabeth Rajs is the product marketing manager for connectors at Simpson Strong-Tie and is often inspired to put her product knowledge to work at home building small outdoor projects with her husband to enhance their backyard. Take a look at some of her completed projects and find out how spring cleaning transformed into a new backyard wood holder project using leftover materials.
Lunar New Year has passed, but its meaning continues to guide our work at Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam. Tet is a time of renewal, gratitude and connection. Each year, our Viet Nam branch honors this tradition together in the office, reinforcing shared purpose and commitment. Established in 2012, Simpson Strong-Tie Viet Nam plays a key role in delivering No-Equal® engineering services and global support in areas including structural engineering, mechanical engineering, graphic design and software solutions. Hear how this year’s celebration kicked off another year of anticipation and camaraderie.
Jamison Rantz, aka Rogue Engineer, continues his backyard improvement series with a project focused on practical storage. After using Simpson Strong-Tie® fasteners and connectors to build an Adirondack-style chair, a rolling grill prep table and a pergola for the space, he decided they needed a custom firewood shed. Designed to hold stacked wood, a pizza oven, heat deflector, outpost grill and firepit lid, the shed helps keep everything in it organized and protected from the elements.
When it comes to tackling DIY projects that turn outdoor spaces into something special, Jamison Rantz, aka Rogue Engineer, knows how to blend creativity, craftsmanship and smart design. Over the years, he’s partnered with Simpson Strong-Tie on several backyard builds that combine function and style from using Simpson Strong-Tie® E-Z Spike™ fence post spike to create a quick and sturdy DIY privacy fence to building a backyard fence with APRTR connectors. Most recently he began a backyard improvement series designing a full outdoor entertainment area complete with a new pergola, a rolling prep and dining table, and a firewood rack
This year, our branch in Riverside, California, had the privilege of partnering with Lennar and HomeAid Inland Empire for Operation Grace — an initiative dedicated to addressing homelessness in San Bernardino by providing emergency shelters, transitional housing and supportive services that help families regain stability. Hear from warehouse manager and volunteer Fernando Cabrera as he shares his experience participating in this meaningful event.
Hear from Corynn De La Garza, a Simpson Strong-Tie dealer sales representative serving the San Antonio market, as she shares her experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. Corynn was among the Simpson Strong-Tie team members who came together in Austin, Texas, to help build affordable and sustainable homes for families in need. She reflects on what it meant to be part of this life-changing project and how the teamwork and shared commitment to giving back she witnessed brought Simpson Strong-Tie’s values to life in a powerful and inspiring way for her.
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.
When it comes to creating inviting spaces for gathering, relaxing and enjoying time outdoors, Dena from Fletcher Creek Cottage has a true gift. We recently teamed up with her once again — this time to bring her latest backyard vision to life using our new Sage System™ DIY pergola kit. With help from her family, Dena built a beautiful and functional pergola that now anchors their outdoor kitchen and dining area, creating the perfect space to enjoy meals, make memories and soak up summer in style.
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.
Right beside my computer sits my favorite children’s book, Stone Soup, a classic tale of isolated and lonely villagers who come out of their dark homes to work together around a huge iron pot to create a delicious soup that everyone can share and enjoy. Ultimately it describes a journey to discover what makes people happy. The story has been retold around the world for generations with various elements adapted to reflect local cultures and traditions. I get emotional every time I read it because the longing for deeper connections is so firmly embedded within all of us that I
One great way to fuel your creativity is with a good LEGO® set. Not only can they transport us to another world while we’re building with them, but they can unleash our imaginations and allow us to create a tangible art piece to admire for as long as we like. One of our very talented inside sales representatives has taken our Simpson Strong-Tie Value #9, Have Fun, and Be Humble to heart with his Simpson Strong-Tie warehouse build. Discover his creation below and learn in his own words about his Lego build and his growth with our company.
