James Gayle
About James Gayle
James Gayle serves as the President of the American Society of Civil Engineers and has a background in civil engineering, holding both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
James Gayle has held multiple roles at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He has served as President since 2017, overseeing initiatives and programs aimed at advancing civil engineering practices. Prior to this role, he was the Programs Director in 2015, where he managed various engineering programs. He also held the position of Treasurer in 2016, responsible for financial oversight and budgeting. His involvement with ASCE has spanned several years, contributing to the organization's mission in the civil engineering community.
Education and Expertise
James Gayle completed his Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University from 2017 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering from the same institution between 2014 and 2016. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
James Gayle began his career in the sports industry, working as an Athlete at Nike, Inc. from 2011 to 2013 in the Houston, Texas area. He transitioned to engineering roles, starting with internships at AECOM and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies. His internships included positions as a Civil Engineering Intern and a Structural Engineering Intern at AECOM in 2015 and 2016, respectively, as well as a Facilities Engineering Intern at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies from 2016 to 2017.
Current Role at L.A. Fuess Partners
Since 2018, James Gayle has been working at L.A. Fuess Partners as a Structural Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) in Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, he applies his engineering knowledge and skills to various structural projects, contributing to the design and analysis of engineering solutions.