American Concrete Institute Selects Brian Wheeler as Managing Director (MDCM)

Brian Wheeler, newly appointed Managing Director, Communications and Marketing, for American Concrete Institute.

Brian Wheeler

Congratulations to Brian Wheeler, newly appointed Managing Director, Communications and Marketing, for the American Concrete Institute (ACI). He started this role on March 31, 2025.

Brian joins ACI from PPG Industries, Inc. where he served as the Senior Marketing Communications and Strategic Intelligence Leader, driving employee engagement, brand awareness, and product growth. With more than 15 years’ experience in marketing, communications, sales and business development he’ll be responsible for planning, developing, and implementing ACI’s marketing and brand initiatives.  

Brian has developed and implemented content strategies across print, digital, video and press releases. A strategic and analytical leader, he brings projects to life from initial idea through final rollout.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Speech Communications from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He has been an active participant in the National Press Photographers Association, the Public Relations Society of America and the American Marketing Association. 

About ACI

The American Concrete Institute is a leading global authority for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, and educational, training, & certification programs. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE, and resource centers in Southern California, Chicago/Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. ACI has over 94 chapters, 244 student chapters, and 35,000 members spanning over 120 countries. 

Sterling Martin

Sterling Martin Associates, a ZRG Company, is a leading executive search firm specializing in CEO, C-suite, and senior leadership searches for associations, professional societies and nonprofits organizations nationwide.

Since its founding in 2006, Sterling Martin has conducted more than 335 C-suite searches, building a strong reputation for exceptional client service and the recruitment of outstanding leaders across a broad range of functions and disciplines.

As part of ZRG, a global talent advisory firm, Sterling Martin combines the specialized sector expertise, extensive relationships, and personalized approach for which it is known with the resources and capabilities of a broader global platform.

Founder and Managing Director David Martin continues to play an active leadership role in the firm’s executive search practice.

Connect With Us

Your organization’s success starts here. Get in touch and start the conversation.