Brian is a founding Partner of Anderson Porter Design with over 25 years of experience in the field of architecture, and over three years of concentration in architecture for the Cannabis Industry. While working as the Architects for the Federal Reserve Bank during 9/11, Anderson and his firm gained significant experience with integrated security, which led them to be recommended for their first medical marijuana project in 2014. Since, APD has designed 14+ retail dispensaries and over 150,000 SF of cultivation facilities in 5+ states, and in the process has developed a proprietary stage gate process for project delivery specific to the Cannabis Industry. Brian is a member of CCIA and NCIA, and spoke on a panel titled “Retail Experience: Design and Layout” at the California Cannabis Business Conference in Anaheim in 2017. Brian is also an active member of the Lean Construction Institute and implements Lean methods both in facility design and the construction process. For more information visit AndersonPorter.com