Transforming communication through technical vision

We bridge the gap between ambitious ideas and technological reality through enterprise AV design, integration, and long-term support.

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Transforming communication through technical vision

We bridge the gap between ambitious ideas and technological reality through enterprise AV design, integration, and long-term support.

Schedule a consultation

Transforming communication through technical vision

We bridge the gap between ambitious ideas and technological reality through enterprise AV design, integration, and long-term support.

Schedule a consultation

Talented design staff.

We are experts in applying the industry’s most advanced audio/visual technologies. We distinguish ourselves from other A/V companies with our philosophy to lead with excellence.

We use this expertise for the benefit of our clients through highly customized systems, integration solutions, and design services.

Talented design staff.

We are experts in applying the industry’s most advanced audio/visual technologies. We distinguish ourselves from other A/V companies with our philosophy to lead with excellence.

We use this expertise for the benefit of our clients through highly customized systems, integration solutions, and design services.

Talented design staff.

We are experts in applying the industry’s most advanced audio/visual technologies. We distinguish ourselves from other A/V companies with our philosophy to lead with excellence.

We use this expertise for the benefit of our clients through highly customized systems, integration solutions, and design services.

Deep technical and engineering bench.

Our expertise stretches across audio and video systems, network design, software development, acoustics, and architectural coordination.

We are a powerful resource for clients who need a turnkey design/build project, and for architects who need A/V coordination and documents for a drawing package.

Every project is different, and each one is assigned to a team of designers with the right skills and experience.

Deep technical and engineering bench.

Our expertise stretches across audio and video systems, network design, software development, acoustics, and architectural coordination.

We are a powerful resource for clients who need a turnkey design/build project, and for architects who need A/V coordination and documents for a drawing package.

Every project is different, and each one is assigned to a team of designers with the right skills and experience.

Deep technical and engineering bench.

Our expertise stretches across audio and video systems, network design, software development, acoustics, and architectural coordination.

We are a powerful resource for clients who need a turnkey design/build project, and for architects who need A/V coordination and documents for a drawing package.

Every project is different, and each one is assigned to a team of designers with the right skills and experience.

Established 1989

Decades of AV integration experience

Design, integration, programming, and support for corporate, education, healthcare, and government institutions. Trusted for complex, multi-phase projects—built for long-term partnerships.

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Established 1989

Decades of AV integration experience

Design, integration, programming, and support for corporate, education, healthcare, and government institutions. Trusted for complex, multi-phase projects—built for long-term partnerships.

Schedule a consultation

Established 1989

Decades of AV integration experience

Design, integration, programming, and support for corporate, education, healthcare, and government institutions. Trusted for complex, multi-phase projects—built for long-term partnerships.

Schedule a consultation

Professional account management approach

We work as a team to exceed our clients' needs and expectations. Kontek's Proven Process, combined with decades of experience, and our specific way of delivering exceptional account/project management, design, programming, integration, and support assures that every project exceeds expectations.

Professional account management approach

We work as a team to exceed our clients' needs and expectations. Kontek's Proven Process, combined with decades of experience, and our specific way of delivering exceptional account/project management, design, programming, integration, and support assures that every project exceeds expectations.

Professional account management approach

We work as a team to exceed our clients' needs and expectations. Kontek's Proven Process, combined with decades of experience, and our specific way of delivering exceptional account/project management, design, programming, integration, and support assures that every project exceeds expectations.

Strong ownership culture

Kontek has been an employee-owned (ESOP) company since 2021, a natural transition for our staff and leadership. For many years, Kontek has been known for the craftsmanship and integrity of our employees. With employee ownership, we are taking that commitment to the next level.

Strong ownership culture

Kontek has been an employee-owned (ESOP) company since 2021, a natural transition for our staff and leadership. For many years, Kontek has been known for the craftsmanship and integrity of our employees. With employee ownership, we are taking that commitment to the next level.

Strong ownership culture

Kontek has been an employee-owned (ESOP) company since 2021, a natural transition for our staff and leadership. For many years, Kontek has been known for the craftsmanship and integrity of our employees. With employee ownership, we are taking that commitment to the next level.

Our story

Deep in the heart of Durham

Kontek's headquarters in Durham allows us to provide access to the greater Research Triangle area and within three hours of the office. We generally limit our projects to North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia because we believe it's important to have a strong on-site presence during construction, and to be able to respond quickly to service calls for the life of a system.

Most Kontek projects are structured in a design/build mode, which allows us to guarantee the performance of every system and provide the owner with a single point of responsibility. Because we represent and support over 100 major manufacturers and vendors of equipment/technology — including Crestron, Extron, Sharp NEC, Samsung, Vaddio, Biamp, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Cisco and Polycom — we have the tools to solve almost any design challenge.

Kontek's design awards include two Presentations Magazine “Best Presentation Rooms” certificates. Kontek is a member of the A/V trade associations AVIXA and NSCA. With a strong commitment to training & development, Kontek's design, programming, installation, and service staff maintain AVIXA certification in their individual fields of expertise as well as manufacturer certification from our primary equipment suppliers.

Our commitment to each other at Kontek extends to our commitment to our clients. We work hard together and take care of each other. We have fun together and we build lifelong relationships.

Schedule a consultation

1989

The beginning of Kontek

Kontek was founded in 1989 with a focus on designing and integrating reliable audiovisual systems for complex environments. Early work in higher education and institutional settings helped establish a design-led approach, prioritizing systems that performed reliably while respecting the architecture and aesthetics of the space. That balance of technical rigor and thoughtful design continues to shape Kontek’s work today.

1996

Wes joined the company & it became a partnership.

1997

Rooted in downtown Durham

In 1997, Kontek purchased and renovated a building on Holland Street, becoming one of the earliest businesses to invest in downtown Durham at a time when the area was still emerging. This decision reflected a long-term commitment to place, community, and thoughtful design: values that continue to define Kontek’s approach today.

2000

Entering healthcare environments

In 2000, Kontek delivered its first healthcare project, marking a significant expansion into medical and clinical environments. This work introduced new performance, reliability, and compliance requirements which laid the foundation for ongoing work in healthcare, simulation, and mission-critical settings.

2000s

Scaling mission-critical systems

During the 2000s, Kontek delivered increasingly large and complex systems, including major operating room and clinical environments. This period marked a shift toward enterprise-scale, mission-critical delivery and laid the groundwork for more networked, software-driven AV systems that followed.

2021

An employee-owned future

In 2021, Kontek became employee-owned, reinforcing a long-term commitment to accountability, continuity, and client partnership. Employee ownership ensures that the people designing, delivering, and supporting Kontek’s systems are directly invested in their success.

Our story

Deep in the heart of Durham

Kontek's headquarters in Durham allows us to provide access to the greater Research Triangle area and within three hours of the office. We generally limit our projects to North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia because we believe it's important to have a strong on-site presence during construction, and to be able to respond quickly to service calls for the life of a system.

Most Kontek projects are structured in a design/build mode, which allows us to guarantee the performance of every system and provide the owner with a single point of responsibility. Because we represent and support over 100 major manufacturers and vendors of equipment/technology — including Crestron, Extron, Sharp NEC, Samsung, Vaddio, Biamp, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Cisco and Polycom — we have the tools to solve almost any design challenge.

Kontek's design awards include two Presentations Magazine “Best Presentation Rooms” certificates. Kontek is a member of the A/V trade associations AVIXA and NSCA. With a strong commitment to training & development, Kontek's design, programming, installation, and service staff maintain AVIXA certification in their individual fields of expertise as well as manufacturer certification from our primary equipment suppliers.

Our commitment to each other at Kontek extends to our commitment to our clients. We work hard together and take care of each other. We have fun together and we build lifelong relationships.

Schedule a consultation

1989

The beginning of Kontek

Kontek was founded in 1989 with a focus on designing and integrating reliable audiovisual systems for complex environments. Early work in higher education and institutional settings helped establish a design-led approach, prioritizing systems that performed reliably while respecting the architecture and aesthetics of the space. That balance of technical rigor and thoughtful design continues to shape Kontek’s work today.

1996

Wes joined the company & it became a partnership.

1997

Rooted in downtown Durham

In 1997, Kontek purchased and renovated a building on Holland Street, becoming one of the earliest businesses to invest in downtown Durham at a time when the area was still emerging. This decision reflected a long-term commitment to place, community, and thoughtful design: values that continue to define Kontek’s approach today.

2000

Entering healthcare environments

In 2000, Kontek delivered its first healthcare project, marking a significant expansion into medical and clinical environments. This work introduced new performance, reliability, and compliance requirements which laid the foundation for ongoing work in healthcare, simulation, and mission-critical settings.

2000s

Scaling mission-critical systems

During the 2000s, Kontek delivered increasingly large and complex systems, including major operating room and clinical environments. This period marked a shift toward enterprise-scale, mission-critical delivery and laid the groundwork for more networked, software-driven AV systems that followed.

2021

An employee-owned future

In 2021, Kontek became employee-owned, reinforcing a long-term commitment to accountability, continuity, and client partnership. Employee ownership ensures that the people designing, delivering, and supporting Kontek’s systems are directly invested in their success.

Our story

Deep in the heart of Durham

Kontek's headquarters in Durham allows us to provide access to the greater Research Triangle area and within three hours of the office. We generally limit our projects to North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia because we believe it's important to have a strong on-site presence during construction, and to be able to respond quickly to service calls for the life of a system.

Most Kontek projects are structured in a design/build mode, which allows us to guarantee the performance of every system and provide the owner with a single point of responsibility. Because we represent and support over 100 major manufacturers and vendors of equipment/technology — including Crestron, Extron, Sharp NEC, Samsung, Vaddio, Biamp, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, Cisco and Polycom — we have the tools to solve almost any design challenge.

Kontek's design awards include two Presentations Magazine “Best Presentation Rooms” certificates. Kontek is a member of the A/V trade associations AVIXA and NSCA. With a strong commitment to training & development, Kontek's design, programming, installation, and service staff maintain AVIXA certification in their individual fields of expertise as well as manufacturer certification from our primary equipment suppliers.

Our commitment to each other at Kontek extends to our commitment to our clients. We work hard together and take care of each other. We have fun together and we build lifelong relationships.

Schedule a consultation

1989

The beginning of Kontek

Kontek was founded in 1989 with a focus on designing and integrating reliable audiovisual systems for complex environments. Early work in higher education and institutional settings helped establish a design-led approach, prioritizing systems that performed reliably while respecting the architecture and aesthetics of the space. That balance of technical rigor and thoughtful design continues to shape Kontek’s work today.

1996

Wes joined the company & it became a partnership.

1997

Rooted in downtown Durham

In 1997, Kontek purchased and renovated a building on Holland Street, becoming one of the earliest businesses to invest in downtown Durham at a time when the area was still emerging. This decision reflected a long-term commitment to place, community, and thoughtful design: values that continue to define Kontek’s approach today.

2000

Entering healthcare environments

In 2000, Kontek delivered its first healthcare project, marking a significant expansion into medical and clinical environments. This work introduced new performance, reliability, and compliance requirements which laid the foundation for ongoing work in healthcare, simulation, and mission-critical settings.

2000s

Scaling mission-critical systems

During the 2000s, Kontek delivered increasingly large and complex systems, including major operating room and clinical environments. This period marked a shift toward enterprise-scale, mission-critical delivery and laid the groundwork for more networked, software-driven AV systems that followed.

2021

An employee-owned future

In 2021, Kontek became employee-owned, reinforcing a long-term commitment to accountability, continuity, and client partnership. Employee ownership ensures that the people designing, delivering, and supporting Kontek’s systems are directly invested in their success.

Our team

Meet the Kontek Team

Kontek’s work is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of designers, programmers, technicians, and operational leaders with deep experience across education, healthcare, government, and corporate environments. As an employee-owned company, our people are directly invested in delivering systems that perform reliably, project after project.

Bill Holden

Support Account Manager

Bob Horton

Support Technician

Brandon Patton

CTS-I, Support Technician

Cat Maas

Chief of Staff

Connell Smallwood

CTS, Manager, Design Team

Dan Sanville

CTS-I, Rack Integrator

Galen Kirkpatrick

UX System Designer

Ivan Voinov

Support Technician

Jacob Nienow

CTS-D, Post Sales Engineeer

Jeff Howard

UI & UX Control System Programmer

John Bradley

Installer

Josh Leggett

CTS, UX System Designer

Julian Milano

CTS-I, Support Technician

Kim Durack

CTS, Senior Account Manager

Leann Madtes

Project Manager

Mark Beckett

Procurement Manager

Marques Manning

CTS-D CTS-I, President & Managing Director

Meghan Puryear

CTS, Service Manager

Mike Werner

CTS-D, CTS-I — Chief Operating Officer

Monica Ellis

Office Manager

Ryan Bradley

Lead Installer

Sam Dalsheimer

Project Manager

Sean Haggerty

CTS, Lead Installer

Tyler Townson

Lead Installer

Our team

Meet the Kontek Team

Kontek’s work is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of designers, programmers, technicians, and operational leaders with deep experience across education, healthcare, government, and corporate environments. As an employee-owned company, our people are directly invested in delivering systems that perform reliably, project after project.

Bill Holden

Support Account Manager

Bob Horton

Support Technician

Brandon Patton

CTS-I, Support Technician

Cat Maas

Chief of Staff

Connell Smallwood

CTS, Manager, Design Team

Dan Sanville

CTS-I, Rack Integrator

Galen Kirkpatrick

UX System Designer

Ivan Voinov

Support Technician

Jacob Nienow

CTS-D, Post Sales Engineeer

Jeff Howard

UI & UX Control System Programmer

John Bradley

Installer

Josh Leggett

CTS, UX System Designer

Julian Milano

CTS-I, Support Technician

Kim Durack

CTS, Senior Account Manager

Leann Madtes

Project Manager

Mark Beckett

Procurement Manager

Marques Manning

CTS-D CTS-I, President & Managing Director

Meghan Puryear

CTS, Service Manager

Mike Werner

CTS-D, CTS-I — Chief Operating Officer

Monica Ellis

Office Manager

Ryan Bradley

Lead Installer

Sam Dalsheimer

Project Manager

Sean Haggerty

CTS, Lead Installer

Tyler Townson

Lead Installer

Our team

Meet the Kontek Team

Kontek’s work is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of designers, programmers, technicians, and operational leaders with deep experience across education, healthcare, government, and corporate environments. As an employee-owned company, our people are directly invested in delivering systems that perform reliably, project after project.