The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. David Fanella, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, F.SEI, to the position of Vice President of Engineering. In this role, Dr. Fanella is responsible for overseeing all technical activities performed by the CRSI engineering team.
Dr. Fanella began his career with CRSI in 2016 facilitating the development and output of technical information produced by the Institute, as well directing and aiding our technical department and member technical committees. He has authored numerous publications on reinforced concrete design, including the recent CRSI publications Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Seismic Design Guide for Steel Reinforced Concrete Buildings.
Fanella is a recipient of the Alfred E. Lindau Award from the American Concrete Institute for outstanding contributions to reinforced concrete design practice. He is a member of several ACI Committees and serves on ASCE Committee 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures. David is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Structural Engineers Institute.
“I am excited to announce David’s promotion to Vice President of Engineering within CRSI. His technical expertise and prolific authoring capabilities has elevated the Institute’s design aids and publications,” states Brad Cottrell, CRSI Chairman. “I am certain Dr. Fanella’s experience in a myriad of design roles will serve CRSI well under his stewardship. I look forward to working with him in this position as he takes the lead of our technical initiatives.”
David is a licensed structural and professional engineer in Illinois and is a past board member and president of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois.
About the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Founded in 1924, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is a technical institute and Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that stands as the authoritative resource for steel reinforced concrete construction. Among the Nation’s oldest trade associations, CRSI offers many industry-trusted technical publications, standards documents, design aids, reference materials and educational opportunities.
CRSI’s members represent over 80% of the U.S. manufacturers, fabricators and placers of steel reinforcing bar and related products with over 600 locations in 49 states, and with over 15,000 employees. Members produce, fabricate and install approximately 9 million ton of reinforcing steel per year using scrap steel in efficient manufacturing operations. It is estimated that the industry impacts over 75,000 people in steel transportation and placement in North America.
The CRSI membership also includes professionals across the country who are involved in the research, design, and construction of steel reinforced concrete. CRSI staff comprises a nationwide region network of industry professionals.
