Gary Amsinger inducted into Missouri S&T Academy of Civil Engineers

ROLLA, MO (04/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Gary Amsinger of Defiance, Mo., was one of 11 civil engineers with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology who were inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Civil Engineers during the academy's induction ceremony held April 18.

The academy honors civil engineers for their contributions to the profession, leadership and involvement with Missouri S&T. The academy also serves as an advisory group to the Missouri S&T civil, architectural and environmental engineering department.

Amsinger, corporate vice president of safety for McCarthy Building Companies Inc., earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from S&T in 1980. He joined McCarthy as a project engineer and worked in the field managing construction projects in both commercial and heavy civil areas. He was a project manager, project director and divisional director of engineering prior to his current position. Amsinger led an effort to require that all personnel use fall protection when exposed to falls greater than 6 feet, which is now an industry standard. He holds a U.S. patent for developing a crane safety device. Amsinger chaired and held executive leadership positions in the Safety and Health committees for the national and St. Louis chapters of the Associated General Contractors (AGC); served on the Executive Committee of the National Construction Safety Executives organization; and served on the editorial board of Superintendent Magazine. He is on the S&T Career Opportunities and Employer Relations Advisory Board and led McCarthy's recruiting efforts at S&T for more than 25 years. He led McCarthy's United Way of Greater St. Louis Campaign for more than a decade.