Nakoto Rentz
Nakoto Rentz
Principal / CEO
Nakoto Rentz is an accomplished Cost Consultant and the Principal/CEO of Venue, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the planning and execution of complex cultural and performing arts projects across the United States and internationally. Since joining Venue in 2013, he has played a critical role in the cost control of some of the most successful performing and cultural arts facilities in the industry.
As CEO of Venue, Nakoto is responsible for guiding the firm’s strategic vision, fostering client relationships, and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, design-phase cost consulting services across the U.S. and abroad.
Nakoto began his construction career with a multinational construction management and general contracting firm, as well as a Florida-based, family-owned commercial and residential contractor. These early experiences provided him with hands-on knowledge across a wide range of building types, including hospitals, public schools, houses of worship, and custom homes.
Throughout his career, Nakoto has collaborated with design and construction teams on over 100 complex projects, managing budgets ranging from $10 million to more than $500 million.
- 1998: Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology (BS), Florida A&M University
- Certified General Contractor, State of Florida
- Nakoto’s duties include establishing project budgets at all design stages, cost control, value engineering, local market cost research, and contractor/construction manager bid and GMP validation.
