Daniel Figola
About Daniel Figola
Daniel Figola serves as the Director of National Engineering at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in engineering and sustainability, he has contributed to various roles within the company and has been involved in influential research and standard development.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Daniel Figola has held multiple positions at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since joining the company. He currently serves as the Director of National Engineering, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he was the Director of Sustainability Development from 2018 to 2020 and the Director of Product Development from 2020 to 2021. Figola also worked as the General Manager of the BaySaver Technologies, Inc. Joint Venture from 2015 to 2018 and as the National Engineering Program Manager from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at Advanced Drainage Systems spans over a decade, during which he has contributed to various engineering and sustainability initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Figola earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Ohio University. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in engineering, particularly in the areas of sustainability and resiliency. Figola has become a recognized expert in these fields, presenting papers at high-visibility conferences and providing strategic counsel to the CEO and executive leadership team on sustainability improvements.
Background in Engineering
Before his extensive career at Advanced Drainage Systems, Daniel Figola worked in various engineering roles. He served as a Design Engineer at Hettler Largent Civil Engineering from 1998 to 2003. He also worked briefly as a Project Manager at IG Consulting, Inc. in 2003. Figola's experience includes a decade-long role as a Zone Engineer at Advanced Drainage Systems from 2003 to 2013, where he developed his expertise in engineering practices and project management.
Achievements in Sustainability
Daniel Figola has actively contributed to sustainability initiatives within the engineering sector. He worked with a Congressional Committee through the National Academy of Sciences to research the use of recycled plastic in infrastructure. Additionally, he identified an opportunity with the U.S. Department of Commerce to develop a guide for Circularity. His involvement in external organizations such as ASTM, ISI, and ARCSA has influenced the development of new standards in the industry.