Thornton Tomasetti’s Jordan Komp
April 24, 2023
The Glenn Department of Civil Engineering and the Nieri Department of Construction, Development and Planning hosted a Distinguished Lecture with Jordan Komp, an industry leader in mass timber construction. His seminar discussed the design, permitting, and construction considerations in building the ASCENT Tower – the world’s tallest mass timber construction. This seminar was held at the Watt Family Innovation Center auditorium, Clemson University at 1:25 p.m. on April 24, 2023 with a reception following at the Watt Center atrium.
Jordan joined Thornton Tomasetti in 2010, after receiving his combined M.S./B.S. from Marquette University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and Structural Engineer in Illinois.
Jordan’s design and project management experience encompass a variety of building types, including mid-rise to supertall buildings, long-span structures, and mass timber construction. Jordan was a key contributor to several of the firms most iconic jobs and has been responsible for the design and construction of multiple projects throughout the Midwest and internationally. He is also an accredited IBC Mass Timber Special Inspector.
Jordan was named one of ENR Midwest’s 2018 Top Young Professionals, and is currently a member of the SEI/ASCE Tall Buildings Committee, as well as a founding member of ACE Milwaukee; serving as a mentor to high school students interested in the architecture, construction, and engineering industry.
