November 2024
Chapter Officer Update
Thank you to our Partners:
“Our Virtual Bath Trends Summit will debut on Thursday, November 21, including NKBA Research and several interesting panel discussions. Be sure to tune in on the 21st!”
Important Dates
November 8 – Final deadline – Chapter Star Awards nominations
November 12 – Presidents monthly call – 4 PM EST
November 13 – Programs Chair monthly call – 3 PM EST
November 13 – Communications Chair monthly call – 4 PM EST
November 14 – Membership Chair monthly call – 3 PM EST
November 14 – Secretary/Treasurer monthly call – 4 PM EST
November 21 – NKBA Virtual Bath Summit
November 25-29 – NKBA offices closed for Thanksgiving Week
Chapters
NKBA’s Chapters Team is here for you – reach out to us via email or call 610-988-6035.
Kelly Buchsbaum, Sr. Manager, Chapter Relations
Kristin Shechter, Chapter Engagement Manager
General info, meeting notices:
Research
NKBA | KBIS John Burns Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) was just released this week on October 30. KBMI is a quarterly gauge of current and future market conditions within the kitchen and bath industry. The report includes key measures used for discerning trends, strengths, and weaknesses within four primary industry segments: Design, Building & Construction, Manufacturing, and Retail.
In Q3 2024, the KBMI Index was essentially flat, rating 53 out of 100, a slight one-point decrease from the previous quarter (ratings above 50 reflect expansion in the sector). Building and construction remains the most positive segment of K&B pros. Read the full report here.
NKBA’s 2025 Bath Trends research report will be released during the upcoming NKBA Virtual Bath Trends Summit on Thursday, November 21. Bath Summit attendees will be the first to receive the report, which will be emailed later to all NKBA members. The report will identify what bath products, materials and finishes are expected to be popular over the next three years! Sign up here for the NKBA Bath Trends Summit.
Marketing
Thursday, November 21
2 PM ET
Dive into the future of Bath design! Join us for the NKBA Bath Trends Summit, sponsored by Bed Bath & Beyond Professional, on Thursday, November 21, from 2 PM to 4 PM ET, and discover the future of bathroom design. This exclusive virtual event will unveil the latest trends, innovative products, and must-have materials straight from NKBA’s 2025 Bath Trends report.
You’ll get the first look at the NKBA’s 2025 Bath Trends Report and enjoy inspiring presentations, dynamic designer panels, and interviews with industry leaders. And, as a bonus, attendees will be the first to receive a free download of the full report post-event!
Don’t miss your chance to stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your bath designs. Register now and discover the future of bath trends!
NKBA presents the following Design + Business Webinars in November with registration links below. Webinars begin at 12 PM ET with 0.1 CEU per webinar.
| November 5 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Bar Design for Home November 6 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Elevating Outdoor Kitchen Design November 12 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Reimagining the Outdoor Kitchen November 13 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Securing a Bankable Exit: 3 Questions Every K&B Owner Needs To Ask November 18 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar What Your Kitchen and Financial Plan Should Not Have in Common November 19 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Curb Appeal: Your Outdoor Space Maximized |
Students & Educators
KBIS: Student & Educator Coffee Break
New Date! February 26, 2025
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT
Las Vegas Convention Center N227
Join us for an energizing coffee break at KBIS 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Students and educators are invited to enjoy a selection of coffee and refreshments while participating in a valuable educational experience. Advanced registration is required for this free event. Invitations will be emailed to all student and educator KBIS registrants in January 2025.
Please note, the date for the Student & Educator Coffee break was previously advertised as February 25, 2025. The event will now take place on February 26, 2025.
March 21, 2025
9 AM – 12:30 PM PT
The Student Design Symposium is a virtual, interactive event hosted by the NKBA Northern California Chapter. For just $15, students can register for this dynamic conference, which will feature a keynote speaker address by Nureed Saeed, 2023 KBB Person of the Year. The event will also include breakout sessions, networking, prizes and more.
As the fall 2024 semester comes to a close, please make your student and educator members aware of this event for their spring semester planning.
Professional Development
CONGRATULATIONS to our newest Certified Kitchen and Bath Designers!
Adrean Stephenson, CKBD – Chief Architect Software, Palouse
Stephanie Capretto, CKBD – Craftsman Design & Renovation, Columbia RiverLeah Turner, CKBD – Covenant Homes Inc./Covenant Construction, Ontario/Canada
Take advantage of our final promotion of 2024. Members will have the opportunity to select from NKBA’s Specialty Badge Program, 4th Ed. K&B Planning Guidelines, and Certification Program. Special pricing will become available 11.29.2024 and last until 12.31.2024. Keep an eye out for email notification at the end of the month.
A new recording will be uploaded to the Chapter Officer toolkit by November 15, 2024. This presentation highlights the entire process from application to exam. Direct any questions to our newly designed FAQ page click here.
Gain CEU credits in November via NKBA’s Design + Business Webinars.
NKBA’s Voices from the Industry (VFTI) on-demand sessions are still available. Each hour of video content is worth 0.1 CEUs. Go here to view.
CONGRATULATIONS to our newest NKBA Specialty Badge earners!
Tammi Graf, Hurst Design-Build-Remodeling, Remodeling, Central Ohio
Brooke Peterson, Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen of Springfield, Cabinetry, Missouri,Southern Illinois
Cathy Carr, Airoom, LLC, Lighting, Chicago Mid-West
Derick Vaden, CTS&I Inc, Lighting, Remodeling, Universal, Sales and Marketing, Virginia State
Mitch Detig, Airoom, LLC, Floor Plans & Specifications, Chicago Mid-West
Eileen Byrne, Hatchett Design/Remodel, Color, Virginia State
Ruth Barnes, Hatchett Design/Remodel, Universal Design & Cabinetry, Virginia State
Crystal Ludwick, Maughan, Design + Remodel, Cabinetry, Columbia River
Sinai Martinez, Simar Interiors, Remodeling, Southern California
Lauren Rasor, Carpenter Cabinets & Design LLC, Cabinetry Floor Plans and Specifications, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Jeanne Sallee, Carpenter Cabinets & Design LLC, Cabinetry Floor Plans & Specifications, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Kendrick Williams, American Woodmark, Floor Plans & Specifications, Baltimore/Washington
Randy Hornsby, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greenville, Cabinetry Remodeling, Piedmont Blue Ridge Carolina
Mark Cain, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greenville, Cabinetry Remodeling, Piedmont Blue Ridge Carolina
Rhiana Herman, North Light Custom Builders LLC, Floor Plans & Specifications, Puget Sound
Wendy Burrow, Home Depot, Cabinetry, Columbia River
Catherine Shuman, The Intentional Design Studio, Remodeling Sustainability Floor Plansl, Georgia
Allyson Strowbridge, A+E Design Lab, Floor Plans and Specifications, Columbia River
Holly Saulie-Rohman, Maughan, Design + Remodel, Cabinetry, Columbia River
Melody Lane, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Greenville, Remodeling, Piedmont Blue Ridge Carolina
Kassandra Fuqua, KC Home Solutions, Appliance Color, Nebraska/Kansas
Chloe Sorrell, GNH Lumber Inc, Remodeling, NY Tri State
Jamie Pinkowski, KSI Kitchen & Bath – Brighton, Universal, Michigan State
Member
Relations
New Members are vital to the success of NKBA and our Chapters. Please send prospective members to noelle@nkba.org and we will send detailed information on member benefits, membership cost, certification, badges and more.
Please reach out to Gerri Klein (gklein@nkba.org) with any NKBA membership structure questions.
NKBA Membership Signup. Please share this link. If anyone needs a hard copy of the application, please email info@nkba.org.
Please encourage your members to communicate any changes directly to info@nkba.org and the team will be happy to help!
NKBA’s Member Relations team is always available to assist our Members and Chapters. Contact Gerri Klein, Sr Manager, Member Relations at 610-988-6030 or email info@nkba.org. Also part of the Member Relations team are: Kevin, Elizabeth and Aislinn who look forward to working with our Chapters!
NKBA Chapter Relations Department Contact List
1-800-843-6522
Chapters@nkba.org
(Chapter Officer Inquiries on Responsibilities)
info@nkba.org
(Membership Inquiries)
Kelly Buchsbaum, 201-972-0182
Sr Manager, Chapter Relations – kbuchsbaum@nkba.org
Kristin Shechter, Chapter Engagement Manager
kshechter@nkba.org | 610-988-6035
Gerri Klein, 610-871-8181 x104
Sr. Mgr Member Relations and Chapters
Chapter Leadership Committee – Click Here. Also located on the Resources page of the website.
Did you miss the previous issue of the Chapter Officer Update, or do you have suggestions for future issues? If so, email chapters@nkba.org .
