Steel Bridge Task Force Presents Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award to Gary Wisch

October 2, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHICAGO-The Steel Bridge Task Force has recognized Gary W. Wisch, PE, engineering and business development advisor for DeLong's, Inc., for his outstanding contributions to the steel bridge industry over the last four decades.

The Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award, presented to Wisch in Lafayette, Ind., on September 24, honors individuals whose work has significantly advanced steel as the material of choice for steel bridge supply, production, design, fabrication, or construction.

"We are all better off for Gary's involvement in many of our industry efforts," said American Institute of Steel Construction Vice President of Bridges Brandon Chavel, PE, PhD. "He has always been willing to share his experience and expertise with engineers and designers in the bridge community, both during his tenure at DeLong's and through his support of the National Steel Bridge Alliance, American Iron and Steel Institute, the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, and the AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration. Gary has been a fixture on several NSBA committees, contributing to many of our most important projects. It's always a pleasure to work with him, and I congratulate him on this award."

In 2021, AISC recognized Wisch's contributions to the AASHTO/NSBA Steel Bridge Collaboration and the NSBA Executive Council with a Special Achievement Award.

Since 2022, the Steel Bridge Task Force-which includes the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA), the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), and the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee-has presented this annual award in honor of Alexander D. Wilson, who chaired the Steel Bridge Task Force for more than two decades.

About Gary Wisch

Gary W. Wisch, PE, has worked for DeLong's Inc., an active Bridge Task Force member, for 43 years. He spent his first seven years as a research engineer and the subsequent 35 years as the engineering vice president. In this role, Wisch supervised all engineering, drafting, and quality control functions. In the past year, Wisch has transitioned towards retirement, working part-time in an advisory capacity. Over the years, Wisch has been involved in numerous civic, religious, educational, and professional organizations. Wisch has been married for 41 years. He and his wife, Jackie, have three children and five grandchildren.

About Alexander D. Wilson

As chair of the Steel Bridge Task Force, Alexander (Alex) D. Wilson presided over a group representing the top steel bridge design experts in the United States. As manager of customer technical services for ArcelorMittal USA, he developed and tested new technologies for the bridge industry, including weathering and high-performance steels. Looking to the next generation of talent, he oversaw the establishment of AISI's Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture.

The Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award was instituted in 2022. The first award was presented to metallurgical consultant Dean C. Krouse. Past recipients include the president of High Steel Structures, John O'Quinn, and former senior steel applications engineer at SSAB Americas, David Stoddard.

About the Steel Bridge Task Force

The Steel Bridge Task Force was formed more than 40 years ago to coordinate research that establishes safe, cost-effective steel bridges and to implement these developments into steel specifications, specifically the AASHTO design codes. Its members include the American Iron and Steel Institute, National Steel Bridge Alliance, AASHTO Steel and Metals Technical Committee, steel producers, steel organizations, steel bridge fabricators, bridge owners, university faculty, consultants, and representatives from the Federal Highway Administration.

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