Brant Underwood

Founder

Brant Underwood is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in delivering unique and highly customized solutions for the built environment. With a career rooted in the manufacturing and AEC industries, Brant’s experience spans from his early hands-on work as a carpenter and AWS-certified welder to his current role as Founder and CEO of Material Practice LLC. 

Over the course of his career, Brant has evolved from a skilled maker to a design engineer, project manager, and division lead—roles through which he has honed a rare balance of technical precision, creative insight, and strategic leadership. Drawing on his background in fabrication and design, he approaches every challenge as a creative problem solver dedicated to client-focused, solutions-oriented outcomes. 

A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Brant has successfully led and delivered projects across a diverse range of sectors, including transportation, cultural institutions, themed entertainment, and gallery artworks. His ability to integrate vision, craft, and execution continues to position him as a trusted partner and leader in realizing complex and meaningful projects. 

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