Katie Kath

Katie Kath
Jkath Design Build & Reinvent Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Katie Kath is the co-owner and creative force behind Jkath Design Build + Reinvent, a Minneapolis-based firm known for its bespoke interiors and custom cabinetry. An entrepreneur at heart, Katie launched her career by opening a successful restaurant and event venue shortly after earning her business degree. After several years of growth, she sold the business and joined her partner’s design-build firm, merging her business acumen with a long-standing passion for interior design. Since then, Katie has helped shape Jkath into one of the Midwest’s leading residential firms, celebrated for its timeless aesthetic, meticulous craftsmanship, and robust social media presence. By leveraging their in-house custom cabinet shop, Katie and her team have carved out a distinctive niche in high-end renovations and custom interiors, expanding their services nationally while staying rooted in their tagline, "Live In the Details." Beyond her design work, Katie is committed to empowering women in business. She is a facilitator with The Business Women’s Circle, a Twin Cities-based organization that supports women entrepreneurs through connection, collaboration, and community-building. A seasoned speaker and storyteller, Katie brings both creative insight and real-world strategy to every stage she steps on, inspiring others to pursue growth, creativity, and leadership with confidence.
Where you can find Katie Kath during IBS:
Collaboration Over Chaos: The Power of Unified Pre-Construction