Glenn is a distinguished structural engineer with a career spanning over four decades at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), where he made significant contributions to the design, investigation, and rehabilitation of building structures, building envelopes, and other complex structures. Over his 45-year tenure, Glenn held several key leadership roles, serving as Chief Executive Officer from 1995 to 2016 and subsequently as Chair of the Board from 2016 to 2018.
A leader in the advancement of forensic engineering, Glenn co-founded the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Technical Council on Forensic Engineering, which has since evolved into the ASCE Forensic Engineering Division. His commitment to professional service also includes serving as President of the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), as a Director of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and as a current Board Member of the Charles Pankow Foundation.
Throughout his career, Glenn has demonstrated a deep commitment to technical excellence, industry leadership, and the continuous improvement of the structural engineering profession.
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Glenn Bell receiving the medal
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Glenn Bell with President Mohamad Al-Dah and CEO Yasmin Becker
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Glenn Bell delivering the address
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Glenn Bell delivering the address
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Networking reception at Gold Medal address 2025