Gypsum Association Welcomes Christian Chinsio as Director of Codes, Standards and Research
SILVER SPRING, Md. — [May 1, 2025] — The Gypsum Association is pleased to announce the addition of Christian Chinsio as its
new director of codes, standards and research starting May 1. With more than 25 years of experience in quality management, technical services, and product development within the gypsum and building materials industry, Chinsio brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the association.
Chinsio most recently served as gypsum panels product manager and quality council coordinator at CertainTeed Interior Products Group, where he managed product rationalization, led competitive testing, and championed quality improvement initiatives across multiple U.S. plants. He also represented CertainTeed at ASTM and on the Gypsum Association’s Building Code and Technical Committee, reflecting his long-standing commitment to industry collaboration and standards development.
Prior to that, he held multiple senior roles at CertainTeed Gypsum, Continental Building Products, and Lafarge North America where he led efforts in product compliance, technical documentation, customer technical support, and performance testing. His leadership extended to national and international code bodies, including service as chair of the ASTM C11.01 subcommittee, chair of the Quality Council, and active participation in ICC code hearings.
“The Gypsum Association staff and members could not be more pleased to have Christian join our association,” said Steve Meima, executive director of the Gypsum Association. “Christian’s 28 years of building products manufacturing experience, the past 25 being specific to gypsum panel and gypsum products manufacturing, is sure to serve well the interests of our members and the technical information needs of A/E/C professionals.”
Chinsio will play a key role in supporting the association’s technical and code compliance initiatives, working closely with member companies and industry partners to uphold and enhance performance standards.
Chinsio holds a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Florida State University and resides in St. Augustine, Florida.
About the Gypsum Association
The Gypsum Association, founded in 1930, is a not-for-profit trade association representing manufacturers of gypsum panels in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It serves as the technical, promotion and information center of the gypsum industry.
Contact: Brooke Fishel (bfishel@gypsum.org)