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Taylor Sawatzky named BGS Chapter Honoree 2025

April 27, 2025  / Lutgert News  / Tags: Beta Gamma Sigma, 2025, Honoree, BGS

Each year the FGCU Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS)’s student officers select a prominent community member to recognize with an honorary membership into the international business honor society. Chapter Honorees must have achieved distinction primarily in business and administration and demonstrate those qualities that Beta Gamma Sigma fosters, including honor, wisdom, and earnestness.

This year, the chapter chose to recognize Taylor Sawatzky, Director of Strategic Development at Owen-Ames-Kimball.

Taylor is a dedicated construction professional who specializes in community development and engagement. He is responsible for developing and implementing the strategic initiatives, Marketing Operations, and improving operational excellence for Owen-Ames-Kimball, Florida.

Taylor’s Education includes an MBA and BS in Management from Florida Gulf Coast University. He also holds several industry-specific certificates, including a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), from the Project Management Institute and a Certified Public Manager (CPM) from Florida State University.

In addition to his responsibilities at Owen-Ames-Kimball, Taylor is on the board of the Department of Management Advisory Council at Florida Gulf Coast University, the Construction & Architectural Advisory Council at Florida Southwestern State College, the Board of Directors of Uncommon Friends Foundation,  and the Engineering Advisory Council for Florida International University.

In his spare time, he loves spending time with his wife and two wild children, whether they’re going on road trips, staying home enjoying the sun, or learning a new sport. Taylor is also a proud veteran of the United States Armed Forces and loves interacting with the veteran community.