Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company (O‑A‑K), a preeminent general contractor with a longstanding presence in Southwest Florida, has named Taylor Sawatzky Director of Strategic Development. Sawatzky is responsible for creating and implementing business development strategies for the company, which is the fifth-largest contractor by revenue in the region (Business Observer, March 2023).
“Taylor is a relationship builder with a passion for learning, improvement, and innovation,” said Matthew Zwack, president of O‑A‑K Florida. “His exceptional customer service and leadership skills, his organizational abilities, and his experience in the construction industry are a winning combination. We are excited to have him join the O‑A‑K team.”
Sawatzky most recently worked for Manhattan Construction Company in business development and project management. He earned his Master of Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Business Administration and Management from Florida Gulf Coast University. Sawatzky is a 2023 graduate of Leadership Collier. He is a Certified Project Management Professional and Public Manager and has earned Google Analytics certification.
An employee-owned company, O‑A‑K Florida, Inc.’s board of directors comprises members from the company’s Florida operations. Owen‑Ames‑Kimball Company has provided premier general contracting, design-build, and construction management services in Southwest Florida since 1982.
O‑A‑K’s Florida operation is an affiliate of its parent company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Florida operation has offices in Collier and Lee counties. Its Lee County office is at 11941 Fairway Lakes Drive in Fort Myers. Learn more about O‑A‑K at www.owen‑ames‑kimball.com or call (239) 561-4141.
Taylor is a relationship builder with a passion for learning, improvement, and innovation. His exceptional customer service and leadership skills, his organizational abilities, and his experience in the construction industry are a winning combination. We are excited to have him join the O‑A‑K team. - Matthew Zwack, president of O‑A‑K Florida.
