Jose Estrada is currently Manager of Architectural Services/East for the Steel Framing Industry Association. He has also held various positions with USG on its Technical Solutions, Building Code Compliance, Product Marketing and Business Development teams. Interacting with architects, engineers and contractors, he has provided them with design and construction solutions related to gypsum systems, suspension systems, cement board applications and structural solutions. Jose is known as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders ranging from corporate owners to key decision makers throughout the built environment production chain. He has an extensive knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements, with a strong background in life safety, fire containment, and interior finish system design. Jose collaborates with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop and refine design and construction systems in all areas related to aesthetic, acoustical, structural, and fire-resistance rated solutions. He is focused on lean construction methods, as well as offsite and job site efficiency practices. Jose Estrada holds an Architecture degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.