NKBA is pleased to announce the newest members to its national volunteer committees–the Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC), Leadership Recruitment Committee (LRC), and KBIS Exhibitor Committee (KEC). Volunteer committee members serve 3-year terms, commencing on January 1, 2026.
CLC Member Updates
The newest member of the Chapter Leadership Committee is Jason Miller, Owner of Cedar & Fig Interiors. He replaces Julie Schuster, Principal of Julie Schuster Design Studio, New York, NY.
Continuing CLC members include Sadie Anderson, Vice President of Marketing & Design, CKF; Kimberly Kerl, Founder & Principal Designer, Kerl Design; Rima Nasr, Interior Designer, RDesign Studio; and Brianna Weiler, Vice President | Interior Designer, Kitchens by Charles Weiler.
The Chapter Leadership Committee serves as a link between the Association’s grassroots, its chapters, and the National Staff. They are charged with monitoring member needs and requests at the chapter level and conveying these to National staff, while also being tasked with chapter engagement initiatives and other vital activations.
LRC Member Updates
The newest member of the Leadership Recruitment Committee is Montserrat Badiola, Country Manager at Miele. She replaces Basil Larkin, Vice President of Sales, Sub-Zero Group West, Anaheim, CA.
Continuing LRC members include: James Brodsky, CEO, Sharp Think; Kristen Elder, Vice President & General Manager–Consumer Channel for Kitchen & Bath North America, Kohler Co.; Veronica Miller, CEO and Founder of the Designhounds Influencer Network and managing director of M2 Connect; and Dr. Elmar Stumpf, Owner, Conneum GmbH, Germany.
The Leadership Recruitment Committee is charged with identifying and screening potential members for the Board of Directors (BOD) and the Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC). They meet after the national elections to review all self-nominations received during the September election cycle.
KEC Member Updates
The newest members of the KBIS Exhibitor Committee are Vanessa DeKoekkoek, Product Manager, Design, Cyncly; Jessica Egerton, Senior Director, Marketing Strategy, Delta Faucet Company; Jason Keller, Sr. Manager–Marketing, Events, Kohler Co.; and Megan Rushing, Chief Marketing and Product Officer, Hardware Resources. Rolling off the committee is Katie Heaney, founder and Chief Consultant of Your Business Edge, St. Louis, MO.
Continuing KEC members include Nathan Boone, COO, Green Forest Cabinetry, who was elected 2026 Chair; Jonathan Krieger, EVP at Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry; Christina Reed, Director–Brand Experience, GE Appliances, a Haier Company; Andrew Shead, Sales and Marketing Manager, True Caliber; and Isabella Zambrano, Event Manager, Cosentino Group.
The KBIS Exhibitor Committee serves as a link between KBIS exhibitors and attendees and the National Staff, ensuring that their needs are appropriately monitored and evaluated. They also advise National Staff on industry trends and make recommendations on appropriate products, programs, and services to meet the needs of exhibitors and attendees at future KBISs.
NKBA again thanks Julie Schuster, Basil Larkin, and Katie Heaney for their dedication and commitment to these important committees over the last several years!
Below is a complete list of NKBA’s three national volunteer committees for 2026.
2026 Chapter Leadership Committee
Sadie Anderson
Vice President of Marketing and Design
CKF
Omaha, NE
Kimberly Kerl
Founder & Principal Designer
Kerl Design
Greenville, SC
Jason Miller
Owner
Cedar & Fig
Chandler, AZ
Rima Nasr
Interior Designer
RDesign Studio
Richmond, TX
Brianna Weiler
Vice President | Interior Designer
Kitchens by Charles Weiler
Lahaska, PA
2026 Leadership Recruitment Committee
Montserrat Badiola
Country Manager
Miele
Mexico City, Mexico
James Brodsky
CEO
Sharp Think
New York, NY
Kristen Elder
Vice President & General Manager–Consumer Channel for Kitchen & Bath North America
Kohler Co.
Kohler, WI
Veronika Miller
CEO
M2 Connect
York, PA
Dr. Elmar Stumpf
Owner
Conneum GmbH
Oberkirch, Germany
Bill Darcy, Ex-Officio
Global President & Chief Executive Officer
National Kitchen & Bath Association
Bethlehem, PA
2026 KBIS Exhibitor Committee
Nathan Boone
COO
Green Forest Cabinetry
Chesapeake, VA
Vanessa Dekoekkoek
Product Manager, Design,
Cyncly
Kalamazoo, MI
Jessica Egerton
Sr. Director, Marketing Strategy
Delta Faucet Company
Indianapolis, IN
Jason Keller
Sr. Manager–Marketing, Events
Kohler Co.
Kohler, WI
Jonathan Krieger
EVP
Plain and Fancy Custom Cabinetry
Schaefferstown, PA
Christina Reed
Director – Brand Experience
GE Appliances, a Haier Company
Wellington, FL
Megan Rushing
Chief Marketing and Product Officer
Hardware Resources
Bossier City, LA
Andrew Shead
Marketing and Sales Manager
True Residential
O’Fallon, MO
Isabella Zambrano
Events Manager
Cosentino
Coral Gables, FL
