About Us

Branson Design Co., established 2003 / Mike Branson—Founder

This business is the culmination of an idea I had well over 18 years ago.  It’s inevitable that I must date myself, but it all began in 1989.  I was just out of high school when I started work as a carpenter laborer.  From 1989 to 1995 I worked in both residential and commercial construction in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, & Oregon.  During this period I became proficient with all phases of construction but what fascinated me most was developing construction plans, back then they were referred to as “blueprints”.  I also studied architecture at the University of Idaho and the University of Oregon during that time.  The combination of both the schooling and then hands-on experience of the construction industry prepared me for the business I’m in today.  When I arrived back in Alaska in 1995, I began work in a whole different field.  I worked as a Vessel Agent in the maritime industry.  This provided me with valuable business experience but I still had the desire to design & develop construction plans.  So I decided to purchase AutoCAD and teach myself how to use the software.  This set me back on the path to the construction industry.  In 2000 I went to work for a truss manufacturer as a truss designer.  Probably the most challenging part of building design is the ability to visualize the roof system.  And I was placed right in the middle of it!  As a truss designer I became proficient with roof design.  However I  also had the opportunity meet and work with many different contractors and home owners.  I also designed roof truss plans for many architects and designers-using their working drawings.  It was at this point, in 2003 I told myself, “I can do this”.  And the rest is history.

In 2003 I gave my employer 2 weeks notice.  As I recall it, it was like an “out of body experience “.  Here I am telling my boss I’m quitting, I have one Client, and I have a Wife, 2 kids, and one on the way.  Never in my life had I quit one job without having another lined up.  I must be crazy!  But this really would not have been possible  without the support of my wife; Robyn.  She’s been my biggest fan through the ups and downs of owning a small business.  So as I go fourth with another year of business, the sky’s the limit.  As each year goes by I gain more knowledge & experience as I perfect my craft.  I’m where I belong and I’m truly passionate about what I do for a living.  But undoubtedly the best part of what I do is the opportunity I have to forge new relationships with Clients and people in the industry.  So with that said, I look forward to the opportunity to meet you.   

 

     

Branson Design Co.

Anchorage, Alaska 

 

Phone: 907-644-8950

Cell: 907-441-2217

Fax: 907-644-8332

 

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