CFSEI Names Jay Larson as Recipient of the 2022 John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service
The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced that Jay W. Larson, P.E., F.ASCE, managing director of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Construction Technical Program, is the recipient of the 2022 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. The award recognizes the significant contributions of an individual who has volunteered time, talent and resources to the cold-formed steel (CFS) industry. It was renamed in 2016 to honor John P. Matsen, P.E., founder and principal of Matsen Ford Design Associates in Waukesha, Wisconsin, who passed away in June 2015. Larson was recognized during the 2022 CFSEI Expo held May 16-18 in Denver, Colorado. More information can be found at https://www.cfsei.org/distinguished_award_winner_2022.
“Before coming to AISI, Jay had a long and productive career in market development and research with a steel mill and when he came available in 2003, we grabbed him because he was too valuable to let get away,” said AISI Vice President of Construction Robert J. Wills, P.E. “I have had the pleasure of working with Jay for more than 20 years and I admire his vision and keen strategic thinking. He has served CFSEI in many capacities, both official and unofficial, and he continues to make a difference. Jay is presented with this award by unanimous decision of the CFSEI Executive Committee.”