Biography:

John Busel is Senior Vice President, Composites Growth Initiative and has been with the American Composites Manufacturers Association for over 21 years. Mr. Busel has led composites industry programs in market development for infrastructure and construction for over 31 years, and is very active in codes and standards development, and promotes composites through education and awareness to end-users. During his 40+ years of experience in the composites industry, he has done work in market development, composites design, tool engineering, manufacturing, and research and development. He is a Fellow of American Concrete Institute, and member of ASCE, SPE, and ASTM. He was chairman of ACI Committee 440 – FRP Reinforcement. He has been recognized by ACI for Distinguished Service, is Chair of the SPE Composites Division, and in 2019, he was the inducted into the ACMA Composites Industry Hall of Fame.

About ACMA:

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) represents the complete North American supply chain for the fiber reinforced polymer (“FRP”) composites industry. Its membership is comprised of manufacturers, material and equipment suppliers, distributors, academia and end users, dedicated to growing the composites market. ACMA serves its members and the industry by promoting the competitive advantage and versatility of composite materials. ACMA offers composites industry educational resources through their Education Hub, CAMX, conferences, webinars, and Certified Composites Technician (CCT®) program. It develops standards and specifications that drive preference for the use of composites in place of traditional materials. It leads advocacy efforts via legislative and regulatory channels to achieve a more viable composites industry. Its vision is to make composites the sustainable material of preference. Visit acmanet.org for information on membership and initiatives.