Cooper Zietz Engineers and Cascade Design Professionals merge

Portland, Ore. — Akana is the outcome of a merger between two professional services firms –Cooper Zietz Engineers and Cascade Design Professionals – both Native American owned, both leaders in their fields.  The merger cemented a long-term business relationship, expanded the range of the firms’ individual service capabilities, and created opportunities to enter new markets. 

As one entity, Akana can now serve clients through every stage of a project, from planning through design, construction and commissioning. Akana is a small business and DBE/MBE certified in multiple states. The firm has offices locations in Portland, Ore. (headquarters), Seattle; Oakland, Calif.; Dallas; and New Town, N.D.