BALTIMORE, MD - (Jan. 16, 2009) - VStructural, LLC (VSL) - a supplier of post-tensioning systems and services - has appointed John Crigler, P.E. as the President of VSL, a Structural Group company. He previously served as a Senior Vice President of VSL.
"John's leadership will continue to position VSL as the leader in the post-tensioning industry," said Peter Emmons, CEO of Structural Group. "His expertise, experience and leadership are valued by the post-tensioning, engineering and construction communities, as well as VSL."
With nearly 30 years of experience at VSL, Crigler is a recognized expert in post-tensioning, stay cable and concrete bridge construction. He is an active member of several industry associations including the American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI), Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and American Concrete Institute (ACI). He is currently serving as the Vice President of ASBI and received the prestigious 2008 ASBI Leadership Award given for outstanding leadership for the development of the segmental bridge industry.
Crigler has held several leadership positions within VSL over his tenure with the firm and is also a member of the International Technical Committee for VSL Worldwide. He played a key role as the VSL project manager for The Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon, Fla., and headed up the joint venture to provide post-tensioning for The Confederation Bridge which connects Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada. Crigler also has lead the development of many innovative VSL post-tensioning systems including the VSLAB+® bonded system for commercial buildings.
Crigler received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and is a registered professional engineer in Virginia, as well as numerous other states.
About VSL
VSL (www.vsl.net) is a division of Structural Group, one of the nation's leading specialty contractors. Structural Group's four companies include Structural Preservation Systems, VSL, Pullman Power and Electro Tech CP. VSL is the technical leader in post-tensioning and specialty reinforcement. Structural Preservation Systems is the largest specialty contractor focusing on structural repair, masonry, wood and concrete restoration, strengthening, and protection services for both historic and contemporary structures. Pullman Power leads the industry in chimney, silo, and stack construction, maintenance, and repair. Electro Tech CP is a specialty provider of corrosion control services, and technology that protects infrastructure, buildings, and investments worldwide. From operating centers across the United States, Structural Group businesses perform a wide range of projects involving industrial facilities, commercial properties, public infrastructure and municipal buildings. For more information about Structural Group, visit www.structural.net.