Kathryn brings a wealth of passion and experience to every project Drury & Associates takes on. Kathryn’s commitment to forging lasting relationships with clients, builders, architects, designers, and trade professionals is ever-present. Kathryn’s reputation as a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and accountable consultant continue to provide high quality opportunities in the Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Beaufort markets.
Early Years
Emerging Interest
Kathryn’s architectural education started as a young child with parents who nurtured her interest in architecture and design: arranging tours of Miami’s famous Art Deco District and historic Coconut Grove cottage, and sketch sessions at the Biltmore Hotel and Venetian Pools.
Pictured: The Biltmore Hotel in Miami
Education
Formal Studies
As college approached, Kathryn’s parents encouraged an internship with a local architectural firm to explore applying her passion to profession. Four years later, Kathryn was granted a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction at Auburn University.
1998
On-the-Job Experience in Atlanta
Moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 1998 to work at TVS Design, Kathryn applied her formal education to commercial design for several years, learning to manage large-scale projects, budgets, and coordinate with a team of contractors and consultants. Kathryn achieved her NCIDQ certification in 2002. Interested in exploring additional avenues related to design, Kathryn took advantage of opportunities to represent several recognized architectural product brands, educating architects, builders, and customers on their features and benefits. Having achieved an understanding of the design, specification, and project management fields, it was time to assimilate it in the field. Earning her real estate license and partnering with 9 builders in a master-planned community, Kathryn worked as a liaison between homebuyers and site superintendents, learning the “ins and outs” of residential construction from the perspective of both the customer and the builder.
2010
Welcome to The Lowcountry
Relocating to the Lowcountry of Bluffton, South Carolina in 2010, Kathryn continued this practice and spread her influence in the local market through managing a construction and sales team for the largest privately held homebuilder in the country, attaining her South Carolina Broker’s License, and serving as a town appointed member of the Historical Preservation Commission.
2017
A New Venture
In 2017, Kathryn turned passion into profession when she launched Drury & Associates. Drury & Associates provides services to both homeowners and industry professionals. Homeowner clients benefit from Kathryn’s extensive background in architecture and construction as she helps them to select their homesite, architect, builder, and aid with project management and customer advocacy through their home build. Industry professionals’ partner with Kathryn for sales and marketing support as well as brokerage services. Kathryn is an active member of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association and has served as the Marketing Chair for the Professional Women in Building Council.
F a m i l y L i f e
When she is not managing her “Client Families,” Kathryn is working as a team with the rest of the Drury Family to enjoy life in the Lowcountry. Husband Dan and daughters Sarah and Amanda, along with Labradoodles Charlie and Duke, enjoy the local beaches, community events, and traveling.