William Bast

(New York, NY – November 13, 2009) – William D. Bast, P.E., S.E., SECB, a principal in the Chicago office of Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., the international engineering firm with practices in structural engineering and building performance, has been named president of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA). The announcement was made at the NCSEA Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. on October 17th.

NCSEA advances the practice of structural engineering and, as the national voice for practicing structural engineers, protects the public’s right to safe, sustainable and cost effective buildings, bridges and other structures.

Mr. Bast is principal-in-charge of the Chicago office’s Building Performance practice. He has more than 25 years of experience in the structural design of buildings, building façade inspections and repair programs, due diligence and building assessments, failure investigations, litigation support, and peer reviews. His portfolio of work includes the Metropolitan Tower residential conversion project, exterior façade repairs including the Metra Headquarters building and Water Tower Place, the One Indiana Square façade overclad project, Wrigley Building renovations and restorations, and the U-505 submarine relocation for the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago.

Bast is the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Service Award from the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, recently chaired NCSEA’s Code of Ethics and Membership Development Committees, and served as president of the Structural Engineers Foundation.

“I’ve watched and worked with Bill Bast as he led the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois, the Structural Engineers Foundation, and numerous standing and ad hoc committees. I can vouch for the fact that few people are as committed and dedicated as he is, to advancing the practice of structural engineering,” said Jeanne Vogelzang, Executive Director of NCSEA. “There is no question Bill will give NCSEA a very good year.”

For more information on all NCSEA Board members visit www.NCSEA.com.

About Thornton Tomasetti (www.ThorntonTomasetti.com)
Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering services to clients worldwide on buildings of all sizes and complexity. From the tallest buildings and the longest spans, to innovative building systems and materials, the firm is committed to creating the best solutions through its technical ingenuity, pursuit of excellence, and responsiveness to client needs. Our work is in three practice areas: Building Structures, Building Skin and Building Performance. Founded in 1956 as Lev Zetlin & Associates, today Thornton Tomasetti is a 650-person organization of engineers and architects collaborating from offices across the United States and in Shanghai, Hong Kong, London, Moscow, and the Middle East.

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