Meet the K&B industry’s rising stars who will be honored at KBIS 2025
By Donna Heiderstadt
NKBA has announced the exceptional young professionals in the kitchen-and-bath industry who will join its prestigious Thirty Under 30 program as the Class of 2025. Nominated by their peers, these honorees were evaluated by judges who are themselves members of the program’s preceding classes and were selected based on their professional and educational achievements, commitment to excellence in their chosen field, and leadership within their organizations.
“Our Thirty Under 30 program celebrates the next generation of industry leaders, innovators, and trailblazers. Each year, we are continually inspired by the passion, creativity, and dedication these young professionals bring to the kitchen and bath space,” said Bill Darcy, Global President and CEO of NKBA | KBIS. “The Class of 2025 is no exception — representing a diverse range of skills and perspectives that are pushing the boundaries of design and transforming the future of our industry. We look forward to watching their continued impact as they shape what’s next for the kitchen and bath world.”
Every member of the Thirty Under 30 Class of 2025 has been invited to attend KBIS 2025, which will take place February 25-27 in Las Vegas. They will be introduced and officially inducted at NEXTStage on February 25. As they network over three days with the industry’s leading designers and executives, they will also be tasked with scouring the convention-center floor for the annual 30s Choice Awards. Announced at NEXTStage on Thursday, February 27, these awards spotlight the best products and innovations in six kitchen-and-bath categories.
Here are the members of the Thirty Under 30 Class of 2025. Congratulations to them all!
• Bryce Agulto, Brand Manager, ZLINE Kitchen & Bath
• Nuran Aliakbar, In-House Designer, Abacus Cabinetry
• Kacie Atkinson, Lead Designer, Nar Design Group
• Courtney Auten, Lead Designer, Autograph Kitchens
• Caitlin Boland, Showroom Consultant, Ferguson
• Bethany Broussard, Lead Designer, Crystal Remodeling
• Eric Dillman, Territory Manager, Triax Marketing and Sales; Interior Designer, Eric Dillman Designs
• Heath Fesenmeyer, CKBD, Engineering Manager, Don’s Custom Countertops
• Conor Firkins, Regional Sales, Tile Wholesalers of Rochester, Inc.
• Carol Fung, Intermediate Interior Designer, Ashley de Boer Interiors
• Seth Hunt, Market Representative, Cambria
• Sara Krupa, Manager, Moen Incorporated
• Mansi Makadia, Design Director, Estheteak
• Scott Massey, Cofounder & CEO, ANU
• Ashley Mock, Design & Project Development, Highmark Builders
• Payton Patterson, Owner/Lead Designer, Payton’s Place Designs Inc.
• MacKenzie Rediger, Architectural and Designer Representative, Stone Showcase
• Zoe Roberson, Owner, Wallflower Remodeling LLC
• Lucas Rosa, Showroom Manager/Lead Designer, BauTeam Chicago
• Russell Sang, Project Manager, Hudson Valley Property Group
• Elijah Schochet, Major Appliance Specialist, AJMadison
• Megan Schoenwetter, Lead Interior Designer, Marling Lumber and Homeworks
• Michaela Sedlak, Interior Designer, Marks-Woods Construction
• Mickayla Smith, Designer, Inspire Design Center
• Victoria Thayer, Showroom Manager/Designer, Pedini NW
• Amanda Tong, Designer, Flatwater Finishes
• Kay Trulaske, Brand Manager, True Residential
• Taylor Walker, Senior Designer, Walker Woodworking DBA Greenbrook Design Center
• Nick Weaver, Founding Partner/COO/General Contractor, Homebase Solutions LLC
• Emma Winn, Design Assistant, C Change Design
The Thirty Under 30 program, now in its 13th year, is designed to recognize outstanding young kitchen and bath professionals who are the future leaders of the industry. Three past Thirty Under 30 honorees and current chapter officers — Andrew Risinger, President of the Texas North Plains Chapter (Thirty Under 30 Class of 2021); Olivia McMurtrie, Programs Chair of the Virginia State Chapter (Class of 2024); and Sophia Amiano, Programs Chair of the Mid Atlantic Chapter (Class of 2024) — served as judges this year and did an excellent job with their selections.
Registration is now open for KBIS 2025, so sign up to enjoy the full roster of design and educational offerings and the latest must-try experiences in Las Vegas.
