Paul Summers

Paul Summers has over 35 years of experience in analysis and design of onshore and offshore structures, buildings, tanks, and pipelines subjected to static, dynamic, blast, high wind, fire, impact, and seismic loadings. He manages Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s Houston office and is a registered professional and structural engineer. Mr. Summers has served on several committees responsible for developing blast, seismic and wind performance criteria for structures at industrial facilities. He has been the responsible structural engineer for blast-resistant building and foundation designs on over 150 projects worldwide. Experience includes both design of new facilities as well as evaluation and upgrade of existing facilities.