Thomas C. Porter and Robert S. Brierly formed Porter/Brierly Associates in Des Moines, IA in 1962. In 1964, Porter/Brierly Associates expanded and established the Columbia, Missouri office. Porter & Associates, P.C. became the successor to Porter/Brierly in 1990, with the retirement of Robert S. Brierly and the closing of the Des Moines office. In 2013, the firm began operating under Porter, Berendzen & Associates, P.C. with a partnership forming between Thomas C. Porter, Jay D. Berendzen and Jon D. Berendzen. With the retirement of Mr. Porter in 2014, Jay and Jon continue to serve their clients with the same professionalism and attention to detail as previously done for the past 50+ years.
Philosophy of Design
We strive to keep building spaces and style simple and straightforward. Whether new buildings or additions, we work with the owner to make sure that the architectural style and construction materials are in harmony with the surroundings.
We develop preliminary concepts using appropriate design criteria while maintaining a quality building with the owners’ budget considerations in mind.
Jay D. Berendzen, AIA – President
Credentials:
- Registered Architect in Missouri
- AIA Mid-Missouri – Current Board Member
Education:
- University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, Missouri
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Drafting Technology
- Associates Degree in Architectural Design
Jay has been with PBA since 1994 and is currently president of the firm. He has experience in all aspects of the design process, assisting clients from initial planning and concepts through construction documents, bidding and construction administration. He has experience with many types of projects including educational, business, auto dealerships, student and multi-family housing.
Jon D. Berendzen, AIA – Vice-President
Credentials:
- Registered Architect in Missouri.
- AIA Mid-Missouri – Current Secretary/Treasurer
Education:
- University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg, Missouri
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Drafting Technology
- Associates Degree in Architectural Design
Jon joined PBA in 1997 as an associate and is currently co-owner and vice-president of the firm. On his journey through the ranks of the firm, he has been involved with every aspect of the design process. He also feels that each project is a journey and that the architect is there to guide the owner from initial design concept through construction administration. His experience extends through many different types of projects including educational, business, auto dealerships, student, and multi-family housing.
Who We've Worked With
Porter, Berendzen, & Associates has worked with many clients in the Mid-Missouri area. A majority of our clients have been school districts. The following is a list of some of the districts we have worked with:
- Hallsville R-IV Schools (New Primary, Multiple Additions to High School)
- New Franklin R-I Schools (Vo-Ag and Media/Classroom Additions)
- Westphalia (Fatima Schools) (Classrooms Additions)
- St. James R-I (Kitchen/Cafeteria, Commons and Classrooms Addition)
- Steelville R-III (New Middle School, Classroom Additions to Elem. and High Schools
- New Haven School District (Elementary and Middle School Additions)
- New Bloomfield R-III (Middle School Addition, Elementary Remodel & Addition)
- Gasconade R-II - Owensville, MO (Additions to Elementary Schools)
- Pilot Grove C-4 Schools (Vo-Ag, Kitchen/Cafeteria and Classroom Additions)
- Fayette R-III Schools (Locker Rooms Addition)
- Glasgow Schools (Auditorium Addition)
- Malta Bend R-V Schools (Kitchen/Cafeteria and Library Addition)
- Brunswick R-II Schools (Training Facility and Locker Rooms Addition)
- Mendon (Northwestern R-I Schools) (Kitchen/Cafeteria and Classrooms Addition)
- Higbee R-VIII Schools (Classroom Addition, Media Addition and Renovations)
- Renick R-V Schools (Classrooms Addition)
- Cairo R-IV Schools (Classrooms Additions, Gymnasium and Locker Rooms Addition)
- Madison C-3 Schools (Classrooms Additions)
- St. Elizabeth R-I (Kitchen/Cafeteria and Stage Addition)
- Campus Town Student Housing, Ankeny, IA (5-Story Student Housing with Main Floor Retail)