Architects Roundtable: Cracking the Public-Sector Code — Opportunities for Architects
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
How do architects successfully partner with counties on major projects? Join Cherokee County General Services Agency Director K. Scott Gordon, AIA, for an inside look at how one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties is modernizing operations and creating new opportunities for the AEC community.
With decades of experience on both sides of the table as an architect, consultant, and now public-sector leader, Scott will share how Cherokee County is aligning capital projects, facilities, and technology with best practices. Attendees will gain practical insight into:
- How the county prioritizes and procures projects
- Where architects and firms can plug into upcoming opportunities
- What industry-leading standards mean for future collaborations
This Architects Roundtable is your chance to connect with peers over breakfast, hear directly from a leader shaping Cherokee County’s approach to public projects, and position your firm for success.
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Date and Time:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
8:00 am - 9:30 am -
Location:
Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway
Canton, GA 30114 - Organizer: AIA Atlanta
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Our Speaker
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K. Scott Gordon, AIA
BioK. Scott Gordon, AIAKenneth (Scott) Gordon, AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP, is an accomplished architect and community leader with more than 35 years of experience advising public and private clients across sectors from government and education to healthcare and commercial development. A recipient of AIA’s Citizen Architect Honor Award, he is recognized for fostering collaboration, advancing sustainability, and connecting communities through design and leadership. Scott has served as both a Planning Commissioner and County Commissioner in Cherokee County and is currently the county’s General Services Agency Director, overseeing capital projects, facilities, fleet, IT, and more. Beyond his professional roles, he has co-founded community organizations, served on numerous boards, and remains active in volunteer work. He and his wife, Melissa, live in Woodstock, Georgia, where they enjoy the outdoors, travel, and exploring architecture and history together.