Elite Design Consultants
Founded in 2025 by husband and wife team Yury and Valerie Katz, Elite Design Consultants Inc. is a family-owned firm combining over 30 years of expertise in technology, real estate, property management, architectural design, urban planning, transportation, permitting, and project management. The team blends strategic insight and client-focused service to guide projects from feasibility, through land acquisition, design permitting and construction; delivering efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking solutions.
Meet Our Team
Valerie Katz
​Co-Founder and Principal Consultant
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​Valerie Katz is a senior construction and design professional with over 15 years of experience in architecture, design, urban planning, transportation, and sustainable development. She’s recognized for leading complex government permitting and high-profile public projects, as well as deploying innovative EV infrastructure initiatives for Tesla. A results-driven leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, she inspires teams and fosters collaboration to deliver projects from concept to successful completion.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Yury Katz
Co-Founder and Principal Consultant
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Yury Katz is a seasoned technology and project management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning real estate, software deployment and renewable energy. A licensed real estate broker and quality assurance specialist, he combines technical precision with client-focused strategy to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes. Having worked with global leaders such as ABB, Adobe, Apple, IBM, and SAP—as well as consulting for government projects—Yury brings a results-driven approach that aligns innovation with lasting client success.