Strong Ties [Revised Edition]: Barclay Simpson and the Pursuit of the Common Good in Business and Philanthropy

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Focusing on the remarkable journey of Barclay Simpson, this biography explores his rise from a struggling entrepreneur to a prominent philanthropist in the San Francisco Bay Area. A Navy pilot during World War II, he returned to academia over two decades after leaving UC Berkeley to rescue his father's business. Largely self-taught, he founded Simpson Manufacturing Co., transforming it from a small artisan shop into a globally recognized company known for its innovative construction products. The book highlights his convictions and leadership that fueled his success.