National Kitchen & Bath Association Executive Team

Don Sciolaro Chief Executive Officer Don Sciolaro joined the National Kitchen & Bath Association in 2006 as Director of Member Services. Prior to the NKBA, Sciolaro worked with America’s largest trade association, the National Association of Manufacturers, for 15 years, most recently as Senior Regional Manager for the group’s largest division, the New York/New Jersey region. He was responsible for membership and organized grassroots public affairs efforts. Sciolaro arranged sessions with members of Congress and association members to education lawmakers on key issues.
Edward S. Nagorsky General Counsel and Director of Legislative Affairs Edward S. Nagorsky joined the National Kitchen & Bath Association in 2006 as General Counsel and Director of Legislative Affairs. Previously, he served as NKBA Legal Counsel for over 20 years. He has enabled the Association to effectively monitor and respond to legislative activities throughout the United States and Canada and has helped increase the legislative efforts of the NKBA. Nagorsky also introduced the NKBA’s legislative website at http://capwiz.com/nkba, enabling the NKBA to keep members informed about pending legislation and other issues that may impact their business. The site has also established a vehicle for mobilizing members and supporters to impact legislation and the regulations affecting them.
Ronald W. Dolan, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CPP Director of Education Ronald W. Dolan joined the National Kitchen & Bath Association in 2007 as Director of Education. Dolan has 40 years of management, teaching and training experience. For the past 10 years, Dolan has taught certification review courses for APICS, an international supply chain management association. He also served as the Director of Education for the local APICS chapter. Prior to the NKBA, Dolan was the Faculty Coordinator for Adult and Professional Programs and an adjunct professor at Centenary College, where he wrote on-line MBA courses and taught in-person and on-line courses. Dolan also served for over 20 years as a US Army officer, retiring at the rank of colonel. For the Association, Dolan oversees the development and implementation of a comprehensive program of education, educational publications, and certification for all NKBA members.
Lisa Bernardi Director of Marketing Lisa Bernardi is the Association’s Director of Marketing. Prior to the NKBA, Lisa was Director of Marketing for Megabrands USA, where she was responsible for the marketing, development and sourcing of craft products. Prior to her work there, she was with Russ Berrie, Inc., where she was accountable for the marketing and development of giftware products from conception through completion. Bernardi is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the Association’s marketing strategies, which include marketing communications, public relations, membership growth strategies and coordination at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of the Association.