Heroes of Standards and Codes

Brandon White

December 2, 2025

Accuris is proud to champion every individual dedicated to the standards community. Our SDO Hero Campaign recognizes the profound societal value of consensus-driven standards – the essential foundation for a safer, smarter, and more sustainable world. We are thrilled to launch this series with Peter, Director of Standards Product Development at the American Welding Society (AWS).

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