About Us
DesignTech of Southwest Florida, Inc. was founded by Kathy Guyitt in 2002. Kathy is a Florida State Certified General Contractor who works with residential and commercial clients throughout Southwest Florida. Remodeling projects range from kitchen updates to additions. We are fully licensed and insured to protect your most valuable investment. All sub-contractors and vendors are required to maintain the same level of quality assurance. Projects are permitted and completed per Florida Statute and Building Codes.
Our Vision
To Become the Leading Example in Southwest Florida of Successfully Combining Cutting Edge Construction Technology with Lifestyle Choices and Changes.
Our Mission
To Provide Our Customers with a Clear Path to Their Personal Remodeling Goals Through Consistent Communication, Consumer Education and Exemplary Customer Service.
DesignTech is a proud member of the Lee Building Industry Association, the National Association of Homebuilders, the Naples Area Board of Realtors, the Bonita Estero Area Board of Realtors, the Women’s Council of Realtors-Bonita Estero, Community Owners-Managers and Associates of Florida, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
Who We Are
Kathryn Guyitt, President
Kathy Guyitt has been an active member of the building and design industry for over 25 years. Originally concentrating on Real Estate Law and Development in Los Angeles, Kathy transitioned to commercial design and construction after she relocated to Washington, DC. As Project Manager for a major law firm, Kathy oversaw the expansion of their existing office space and the opening new offices in the prestigious Willard Office Building for Senators Paul Laxalt and Russell Long. Drawing from her experiences in the field, she opened her own firm, Development & Design Management, which gave her the opportunity to work with architects, designers, builders and homeowners as a consultant and project manager.
After Kathy and her husband relocated to Southwest Florida, she was ready for a new challenge. Kathy earned her Florida State Certified Contractors license, and founded her own remodeling and construction firm: DesignTech of Southwest Florida, Inc. In 2008 Kathy was awarded the coveted Remodeler of the Year award by the Collier Building Industry Association. During Kathy’s tenure as Chair of the CBIA Remodelers Council in 2008, the RMC was awarded both National (NAHB) and State (FHBA) Awards for her Remodelers Council Goes Green Campaign.
Kathy is frequently requested to speak about best practices in remodeling, how to coordinate remodeling and design, using green building techniques in remodeling, Aging-in-Place issues, and the survival of a small business in today’s changing economy. Local publications frequently call on Kathy for her input. She is also a continuing education instructor for the NAHB on topics such as construction estimating, and Aging-in-Place. Kathy is highly dedicated to the growth of the remodeling industry and has made building trust and forming personal relationships with clients and colleagues the foundation of her successful business.
Katherine Southard, Office Manager/Marketing Director
Katherine Southard handles office administration and marketing for DesignTech. Her background includes four years at a high end residential interior design firm in Bonita Springs, where she was Assistant Design Librarian and Marketing Manager.
Katherine is a supporter of the American Heart Association and served on the Lee-Collier County Heart Ball Executive Committee for several years. She owns two rescue dogs and two rescue cats, and is an active supporter of animal welfare causes.
Before relocating to Florida in 2005, Katherine worked in administration and public programming at regional and university art museums including the Baltimore Museum of Art.