Willard Gustav Triest

Willard Gustav Triest (1905 – June 22, 1989) was an American-born civil engineer.

Early life
Willard Gustav Triest was born in 1905 in New York City, New York.

He was born into an engineering family, as his father Wolfgang Gustav Triest and maternal grandfather were involved in the Brooklyn Bridge construction. His father worked in heavy construction with the Triest Construction Company in New York.

Career
In 1926, he joined his father's firm, the Triest Contracting Corporation, subway and bridge builders of New York. He began as vice president and rose to become the company's president.

In 1941, he was commissioned in the Civil Engineer Corps of the United States Navy where he served 5 years as a battalion and regimental commander.

In 1950, he relocated to Annapolis from New York City to build the Severn River Bridge. In Annapolis, he established the engineering firm of Snead & Triest.

In the spring of 1954, he bought a small machine business in Annapolis and eventually retired in 1986.

Death
Willard Gustav Triest died on June 19, 1989.