Walking into the Deanz Greenz Sandy Boulevard location is like stepping into a warm and welcoming barn where shelves shine, space stretches wide and staff greet you like old friends. Owner Dean Brundidge always had that vision and built the shop around a deeply Oregonian “barn country theme.” The moment you cross through the spacious lobby and onto the floor, you “feel relaxed,” just as Brundidge intended. People wander the roomy layout under bright skylights, often expressing “surprise at how big it is,” Garret Tupper, the chief logistics officer, shared.
These roots run rustic. Brundidge began as an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program grower back before adult use was passed. What started with simply “too much stuff” turned into a budding business. His first shop? “Smaller than this room right here,” he said from the comfort of the current employee lounge. From that tight little start, they hustled through two other locations, eventually planting ground and remodeling the spacious Sandy Boulevard location we see today. Like the shop’s warm wooden interior, the name came together naturally. Brundidge laughed that someone suggested “Dean’s Greens” with a Z on the end, and it “sounded good” to him.
That tiny sprout transformed into a 30-plus-person team and remarkable retention for a rotation-heavy industry. Tupper shared that he’s been there for nine years, with several other employees touting similar tenure. Everyone came up through the ranks, which might explain the easy camaraderie caught behind the counter. “Good employees, you gotta keep ’em. You gotta pay ’em what they’re worth,” Brundidge said.
Inside, the ambiance is friendly, familiar and full of easy laughter. Regulars drift in from the block, but also from the nearby airport: Texas, Georgia and even Spain. Out-of-state folks tend to tip like they’ve discovered, as Tupper described it, a “hidden treasure” (and they may have). The folks traveling are “usually the biggest tippers because they’re just so surprised at the prices,” Tupper explained. The loyalty program draws locals and regular travelers alike, with “25% off the first time they sign up,” Tupper said. Each day of the week, you can catch a bargain (and every morning/night at happy hours). But on Fridays, the place pulses with customers flocking to deals, like 25% off accessories and 30% off Urban Canna and Trichome Farms. The energy never feels hectic, thanks to the organized layout and extra space.
Like any successful shop, it’s not all about the sales. Community and compassion rank high here. When a customer’s wife had cancer, the team and a distribution partner rallied, donating RSO for “about six months,” Tupper said. The team also runs an annual community neighborhood cleanup and keeps their Foster block (near another one of their locations) tidy and tended year after year.
Pivoting to products, shelves span from bargain buys to boutique buds. Grön gummies (also known as “Pearls”) shine as the star item, with Tupper calling them “the most popular edible we have,” especially among seniors. For those looking to light up for less, $15 prepacked half-ounces and shake fly out the door. The philosophy is clear: accessible Cannabis for every person and pay grade.
Looking forward, Brundidge explained that expansion dreams drift in and out, should a Beaverton opportunity emerge. But he’s “satisfied with three stores and keeping it small.” In the meantime, you can check out all three locations on Sandy, Division and Foster in Portland for the same warm atmosphere and service Deanz Greenz has been dishing out since 2015.
