Eric Gu

APA – The Engineered Wood Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Gu as vice president of its Technical Service Division, succeeding BJ Yeh, who announced his planned retirement for February 2025 earlier this year. Eric holds a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and received his PhD in civil engineering from Clemson University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and LEED Green Associate. Previously serving as the PNW Regional Director at WoodWorks, Eric was instrumental in leading educational initiatives and providing technical support for architects, engineers, developers, builders and product manufacturers, with a focus on light-frame and mass timber construction. …In his new role, Eric will oversee lab operations at APA’s 42,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art research center, workplace safety, standards development, and product certification within the Technical Services Division.