Dana Compton, Cae, Env Sp
About Dana Compton, Cae, Env Sp
Dana Compton serves as the Managing Director of Publications & Standards and Publisher at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in editorial and production roles, she oversees a portfolio of journals and standards, contributing to the advancement of civil engineering practices.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Dana Compton currently serves as the Managing Director, Publications & Standards, and Publisher at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). She has held this position since 2023. Prior to this role, she was the Managing Director and Publisher from 2020 to 2023 and the Editorial Director from 2018 to 2020. In her current role, she provides strategic oversight for a portfolio of 35 journals and manages a comprehensive books portfolio that includes conference proceedings, technical reports, manuals of practice, and the ASCE Press imprint. Additionally, she leads the ASCE Standards Office, focusing on the development and expansion of civil engineering standards.
Previous Experience in Publishing
Before joining ASCE, Dana Compton worked at the National Academy of Sciences as the Publication Director from 2013 to 2015 and as Production Manager from 2007 to 2013. She also held the position of Production Manager at the American Society of Clinical Oncology from 2002 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Print Buyer at Thompson Publishing Group for one year in 2001 and 2002, and as a Senior Consulting Associate at KWFCO from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Dana Compton studied at the University of Virginia. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in the publishing industry, particularly in managing publications and standards within civil engineering. Her expertise includes strategic oversight of journal and book portfolios, as well as the development of industry standards.
Leadership in Standards Development
In her role at ASCE, Dana Compton leads the Standards Office, where she focuses on the development of civil engineering standards. She guides the strategic and market-driven expansion of ASCE's standards products across various business lines, ensuring that the organization meets the evolving needs of the civil engineering community.