Andy Poticha – Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Andy has more than 35 years of design and construction management experience. Taking advantage of the opportunity to be in the design/build space where few firms valued relationships, conducted business in a transparent manner and delivered on promises.  Andy has worked alongside developers, investors, and property management firms throughout his career having successfully delivered a wide variety of projects in the Residential, Medical, Industrial, Commercial and Retail sectors.

With 30+ years of design, sales and construction management experience, Andy understands the unique challenges facing cannabis business owners and investors. In addition to meeting compliance, regulatory, and operational requirements, CFC designs cultivation and processing centers that provide optimal conditions for indoor growing as well as productive working environments. CFC recognizes that dispensaries must create best-in-class, retail experiences that focus on the client experience while working within operational requirements, budgetary constraints and completion schedules.

Andy also devotes significant personal time and effort to multiple charitable organizations. His community leadership, industry designations and professional affiliations include Chair of the Building Committee and Member of the Executive Committee of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and a Board Member of JMFC Facilities Corporation. Andy is also a member of several cannabis and construction industry groups including the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CBAI).

Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center – Board Member
  • JUF Facilities Corporation, Board Member

INDUSTRY DESIGNATIONS

  • Certified Green Professional
  • The Illinois Better Business Torch Awards for Ethics
  • Illinois State Remodeler of the Year
  • Mid-West Regional Remodeler of the Year
  • Chrysalis Award
  • Remodeling Magazine The Big 50
  • HBAGC Gold Key Award
  • HBAGC Bronze Key Award
  • Speaker-Portland Remodelers Council
  • Remodel Chicagoland Best Contemporary Design
  • Remodel Chicagoland Best Bathroom Renovation

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Columnist – Upscale Remodeling Magazine
  • Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • National Kitchen and Bath Association

Andy Poticha
Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Andy has more than 35 years of design and construction management experience. Taking advantage of the opportunity to be in the design/build space where few firms valued relationships, conducted business in a transparent manner and delivered on promises.  Andy has worked alongside developers, investors, and property management firms throughout his career having successfully delivered a wide variety of projects in the Residential, Medical, Industrial, Commercial and Retail sectors.

With 30+ years of design, sales and construction management experience, Andy understands the unique challenges facing cannabis business owners and investors. In addition to meeting compliance, regulatory, and operational requirements, CFC designs cultivation and processing centers that provide optimal conditions for indoor growing as well as productive working environments. CFC recognizes that dispensaries must create best-in-class, retail experiences that focus on the client experience while working within operational requirements, budgetary constraints and completion schedules.

Andy also devotes significant personal time and effort to multiple charitable organizations. His community leadership, industry designations and professional affiliations include Chair of the Building Committee and Member of the Executive Committee of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and a Board Member of JMFC Facilities Corporation. Andy is also a member of several cannabis and construction industry groups including the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) and the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois (CBAI).

Andy earned his Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and Master of Architecture from the University of Illinois.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

  • Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center – Board Member
  • JUF Facilities Corporation, Board Member

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Columnist – Upscale Remodeling Magazine
  • Northbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • National Kitchen and Bath Association

INDUSTRY DESIGNATIONS

  • Certified Green Professional
  • The Illinois Better Business Torch Awards for Ethics
  • Illinois State Remodeler of the Year
  • Mid-West Regional Remodeler of the Year
  • Chrysalis Award
  • Remodeling Magazine The Big 50
  • HBAGC Gold Key Award
  • HBAGC Bronze Key Award
  • Speaker-Portland Remodelers Council
  • Remodel Chicagoland Best Contemporary Design
  • Remodel Chicagoland Best Bathroom Renovation

“Andy is a dedicated,energetic, no-nonsense executive whose determination has provided strong, compassionate leadership in the work that we do.I am grateful for the model he provides.”

Hollis Russinof Program Manager, American Academy of Pediatrics

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