April 2024
Chapter Officer Update
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“It was wonderful to see you all at KBIS during our first-ever NKBA Chapter Officer Leader2Leader and throughout the show in Vegas…”
Important Dates
April 2 – 2024 Sustainability in K+B Design Report Released
April 2-11 – Kitchen and Bath Market Index (KBMI) Survey Data Collection Dates
April 9 – 4 PM ET – Chapter Presidents Zoom Meeting
April 16-21 – Salone de Mobile and EuroCucina
April 23 – 3 PM ET – Chapter Programs Chairs Zoom Meeting
April 23 – 4 PM ET – Chapter Communications Chairs Zoom Meeting
April 24 – 3 PM ET – Chapter Membership Chairs Zoom Meeting
April 24 – 4 PM – Chapter Secretary/Treasurers Zoom Meeting
April 30 – Q1 2024 KBMI Report Released
Chapters
All NKBA Chapter Officers should be familiar with NKBA’s Bylaws, Policy Manual, Site Terms of Use, and Member Standards. Please click here to review this information found on our website.
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: chapters@nkba.org
Research
The 2024 NKBA | KBIS Sustainability in Kitchen + Bath Design report, released on April 2, reveals insights from industry experts on the demand for sustainable design. Despite slower adoption in residential construction, significant growth potential exists. Challenges found include lack of education (51% consider sustainability very important, but only 45% feel very familiar), homeowner buy-in (64%), affordability (54%), and perceived lack of attractive options (44%). Widespread adoption depends on industry education, practical product offerings, and designers promoting environmental stewardship.
Download the full report here.
Marketing
NKBA presents six Design + Business Webinars this month. Here’s the month at-a-glance for April, with details and registration links. Webinars begin at 12 pm ET with .1 CEU per webinar.
April 2 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Decarbonization: The Sustainable Home Kitchen
April 9 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Sales Mistakes To Avoid: How NOT To Lose Clients
April 10 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Designing a More Sustainable Kitchen
April 16 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Diving Deep Into Sustainability
April 23 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar Water Conservation: Initiatives and Standards
April 30 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar The Essential Guide to Sustainable Kitchen Design
Events
Mark your calendars for three huge industry events this month:
April 13 – 17 | High Point Spring Market
The largest home furnishings trade show in the world
April 16 – 21 | Salone del Mobile Milano
The latest in furniture and design from across the world
April 22 – 25 | Coverings 2024
The largest ceramic tile and natural stone trade fair in North America
Governance
NKBA hosts National Volunteer Committees Meetings
April is a busy month for NKBA National Volunteers! Two out of four National Committees will meet this month for important meetings. The Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC) will meet virtually April 15 to recap KBIS 2024 highlights; review 2024 Chapter Initiative Grants; and discuss CLC outreach to Chapter Presidents. This will be followed by a KBIS Exhibitor Committee (KEC) meeting at the NKBA HQ in Bethlehem, PA, where the six national KEC volunteers will meet with NKBA staff and our partners at Emerald for a KBIS 2024 recap and open discussion on how to continue exceeding expectations for KBIS 2025 and beyond. NKBA is extremely grateful for our national volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to assist our Association and industry with their passion! To view a list of current national volunteers, visit here. Interested in applying for a national volunteer position? Be on the lookout for applications opening September 1st.
Students
Educator Webinar: Laying the Foundation for Success: A Panel Discussion with Members of NKBA’s Thirty Under 30.
April 18 – 12 PM ET
Originally featured at KBIS 2024, current and recent members of the NKBA Thirty Under 30 will share the biggest takeaways from their educational careers. The panelists will reflect on the assignments, activities, and opportunities that laid the foundation for their success as designers. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the live webinar.
Educators should watch their email for a link to sign up or contact Kelly Ann Ryan at kryan@nkba.org.
Professional Development
Gain CEU credits in April through NKBA’s Design + Business Webinars. Here’s the lineup for the month.
NKBA’s Voices from the Industry (VFTI) conference is now available as on-demand sessions. Each hour of video content is worth .1 CEUs. Click here: VFTI 2024 – On Demand
Submit a proposal to speak at KBIS 2025 as a VFTI presenter. VFTI presenters share industry expertise with colleagues attending KBIS and Design & Construction Week. Visit https://kb.nkba.org/vfti/ after April 10 to learn about the benefits of serving as a VFTI speaker and the official submission form.
Congratulations to our newest NKBA Specialty Badge earners!
Cynthia Semple, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Chanda Carmack, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Patty Bittle, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
John Minish, Lowe’s, Universal, Georgia
Marcy Andrews, Lowe’s, Universal, Oklahoma
Karyn Armstrong, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Hannah Burdeshaw, Lowe’s, Universal, Alabama
Hannah Burdeshaw, Lowe’s, Color, Alabama
Julie Nance, Lowe’s, Universal, Ohio Valley
Romanca Mohan, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Romanca Mohan, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Taylor Roberts, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Taylor Roberts, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Leesa Drost-Cays, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Amy Stegman, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Francesca Gueller, Lowe’s, Universal, Palouse
Katie Gray, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Katie Gray, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Heather Weir, Lowe’s, Universal, Mid Atlantic
Heather Clark, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Nicole Dane, Lowe’s, Universal, Virginia State
Steven Mason, Lowe’s, Universal, Central Florida
Denise Rector, Lowe’s, Universal, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Kaitlyn Pulkett, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Cynthia Lokey, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Meaghan Wallace, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Julie Cobb, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Julia Nwanegwo, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Latifah Baker, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Mark Buck, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Kathryn Cameron, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Carolina
Carol Lee, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Jari Lea White, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Loren Singh, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Loren Singh, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Jessica Kittel, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Kenneth Nett, Northlands Interiors, LLC, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Linda Johnson, Lowe’s, Universal, Central Florida
Kiera Clark, Lowe’s, Universal, Baltimore/Washington
Dale Spiewak. Lowe’s, Universal, Chicago Mid West
Dale Spiewak. Lowe’s, Remodeling, Chicago Mid West
Meridyth Walston, Nicholson Builders, Cabinetry, Central Ohio
Joshua Algarin, Lowe’s, Universal, Central Florida
Asia Guest, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Sarah Hankins, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Jessica Kittel, Lowe’s, Universal, Oklahoma
Jessica Kittel, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Oklahoma
Leesa Drost, Lowe’s, Universal, Tennessee
Melissa King, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Sarah Daley, Lowe’s, Universal, Georgia
Stephanie Gorman, Lowe’s, Universal, North Florida
Steven Daniels, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Jack Wells, Normandy Design Build Remodeling, Chicago Mid West
Michael Violette, Lowe’s, Universal, New York Tri-State
Michael Violette, Lowe’s, Color, New York Tri-State
Brian Holder, Lowe’s, Universal, Eastern Carolina
Tammy Miner, Lowe’s, Sales and Marketing, Carolina
Tammy Miner, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Tammy Miner, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Jeriel Welch, Lowe’s, Universal, Georgia
Ebunoluwa Awowale, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Ebunoluwa Awowale, Lowe’s, Sales and Marketing, Carolina
Nealia Ludwig, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Kimberly Brown, Lowe’s, Universal, Texas North Plains
Kimberly Brown, Lowe’s, Color, Texas North Plains
Mitchell Wesley, Lowe’s, Universal, Susquehanna Valley
Ronald Pang, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Deana Gibbs, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Tia Coyer, Lowe’s, Universal, New York Tri State
Tia Coyer, Lowe’s, Color, New York Tri State
Rebecca Ruggiero, Normandy Design Build Remodeling, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
Brooklyn Stein, Décor Cabinets, Color, Prairie Provinces
Lyle Woodward, Strongwood Construction, Cabinetry, Prairie Provinces
Mady Condie, Samsara Company, Universal, Pittsburgh Tri- State
Emily Duffner, Samsara Company, Universal, Pittsburgh Tri-State
Rebecca Lambert, Lowe’s, Sales and Marketing, GA/SC Coast
Rebecca Lambert, Lowe’s, Color, GA/SC Coast
Kande Blair Iken, Designed interiors, Color, Rocky Mountain
Dianne Marciano, Foster Remodeling, Universal, Baltimore/Washington
Kelly Bara, Supply New England, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Gabrielle Keuper, GJK Designs, Color, Baltimore/Washington
Stephen Puopolo, Supply New England, Remodeling, Northern New England
Jeff Shafier, Lowe’s, Sustainability, Chicago Mid-West
Elena Mancini, Supply New England, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Steven Garcia, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Alicia Legner, Thomas Jefferson University, Cabinetry, Chicago Mid-West
Kristina Roach, Integrity Consulting Construction, Cabinetry, Central Coast and Valleys
Kristina Roach, Integrity Consulting Construction, Remodeling, Central Coast and Valleys
Melissa Sharp, Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Cabinetry, Texas Gulf Coast
Brooke Ewing, Teak and Amber interiors, Cabinetry, Rocky Mountain
Drea Van Grinsven, Universal, LA/MS/AR
Aaron Eakins, Lowe’s, Universal, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Sharon Mahana, Lowe’s, Universal, Mid-Atlantic
Kalvin Jones, Carolina Dream Kitchen & Baths, Remodeling, Eastern Carolina
Stephanie Trannel, Red House Remodeling, Remodeling, Iowa
Jaclyn Jensen, Normandy Design Build Remodeling, Cabinetry, Chicago Mid-West
Melinda Kaehler, Gerhard’s Kitchen & Bath Store, Universal, Wisconsin/Upper Michigan
Mike Skamfer, Valequity, Sales & Marketing, Central Ohio
Carol Lee, Lowe’s, Universal, Carolina
Melinda Meadows, Wellborn Cabinets, Universal, Alabama
Kristopher Meyer, Home Depot, Sustainability, San Diego
Christy Bautista, The Home Improvements Group, Cabinetry, California Capitol
Monica Coronado, Home Depot, Sustainability, San Diego
Megan Piesert, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Rocky Mountain
Megan Piesert, Lowe’s, Color, Rocky Mountain
Alejandra Enriquez, Kasamodo Interiors, Remodeling, South Florida
Trish Barley, McLennan Construction, Remodeling Cabinetry, Susquehanna Valley
Stephanie Trannel, Red House Remodeling, Cabinetry, Iowa
Susan Waghorne, Home Depot, Floor Plans, Chicago Mid-West
Melissa Sharp, Kitchen & Bath Concepts, Universal, Texas Gulf Coast
Camie Anderson, ARDEN+SIENNA, Lighting, Puget Sound
Melissa Dreyer, Lindross Remodeling, Floor Plans, Central Florida
Mary White, Supply New England, Remodeling, Northern New England
Mackenzie Boerner, Kitchen Designs by Mackenzie, Sustainability, Susquehanna Valley
Jeannie Monroe, Jeannie Monroe Designs, Remodeling, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Tara Diffenbaugh, Universal. Baltimore/Washington
Antionette Nunez, Remodeling, Mid Atlantic
Antionette Nunez, Cabinetry, Mid Atlantic
Clara Zaldivar Viveros, VL Builders, Remodeling, Rocky Mountain
Christy Carvella-Gillis, MK Remodeling, Cabinetry, Arizona
Kimberlee Sauerhoff, 314 Design Studio, Floor Plan, Baltimore/Washington
Ann Shoemaker, Cabinet Joint, Remodeling, Susquehanna Valley
Fanny Cartujano, Gwinett Technical College, Floor Plans, Georgia
Tina Millis, Home Depot, Cabinetry, Puget Sound
Lee Maxwell Willicks, LMW Designs, Floor Plans, Rocky Mountain
Amy Lockard, Clark Young Creations LLC, Remodeling, Georgia
Monica Christal Geppert, Georgian College, Universal, Ottawa
Tasnim Said, Remodeling, San Diego
Debbie Pugh, Color, Central New York
David Allgyer, Envision Woodcrafters, Cabinetry, Susquehanna Valley
Lane Taylor, Kitchen Design Concepts, Cabinetry, Texas North Plains
Andrew Shepherd, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Brian Rote, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Brian Rote, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Leesa Drost-Cays, Lowe’s, Lighting, Tennessee
Deborah Kemberling, Lowe’s, Sustainability, Central New York
Dale Spiewak, Lowe’s, Lighting, Chicago Mid-West
Melissa King, Lowe’s, Lighting, Carolina
Jessica Kittel, Lowe’s, Lighting, Oklahoma
Tara Diffenbaugh, Lowe’s, Lighting, Baltimore/Washington
Jennifer Peck, Lowe’s, Lighting, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Zach Magnusson, Norsebuilt LTD, Ottawa, Cabinetry
Ellen Griffen, Griffen Interiors, Iowa, Universal
Amy Krause, Amy Krause Design LLC, Nebraska/Kansas, Cabinetry, Floor Plans
Kimberly Platt, JWH Design & Cabinetry, Northern New Jersey, Remodeling
Jeannette Mitchell, Lorain Design Associates, California Capital, Cabinetry
Samantha Belfield, Wisconsin/Upper Michigan, Remodeling
Jeanette Mitchell, Lorrain Design Associates,
Alyssa Weardon, Monarch Lane Interiors, Tennessee, Universal
Ashlee Cravens, Brandon Cravens Construction, Remodeling, California Capitol
Terri Dombroski, tond interior design, Lighting, Central Florida
Karyn Armstrong, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Karyn Armstrong, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Brian Holder, Remodeling, Carolina
Tyler Williams, Home Depot, Remodeling, Mountain States
Joseph Censullo, J & J Construction of Illinois, Color, Chicago Mid-West
Jessica Christian, Ecko Cabinetry, Cabinetry, Piedmont Blue Ridge Mountain
Jessica Christian, Ecko Cabinetry, Floor Plans, Piedmont Blue Ridge Mountain
Gina Compora, Nicholson Builders, Universal, Central Ohio
Mike Daniel, Ability Remodeling, Remodeling, Arizona
Sarah Pierce, Lane Homes & Remodeling Inc, Virginia State
Zanyar Izadpanah, Oneiric Design and Build ,Remodeling, Ontario/Canada
Hope Nicholson, Universal, Arizona
Anne Goyette, Elevate Interior Design LLC, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Teig Colgrove, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Ohio State
Teig Colgrove, Lowe’s, Color, Ohio State
Jessica Chriatian, Ecko Cabinetry, Color, Piedmont Blue Ridge Mountain
Megan Peisert, Universal, Rocky Mountain
Terri Dombroski, tond interior design, Remodeling, Central Florida
Loren Singh, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Debbie Pugh, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Central New York
Kendrick Williams, American Woodmark, Universal, Baltimore/Washington
Laura Wallace, Tucson Cabinetry, Cabinetry, Arizona South
Nicholas Lutz, Cabinetry, Susquehanna Valley
Laurie Barrett, Cabinet Joint, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
Kenneth Nett, Northland Interiors, Sales and Marketing, Northern New Hampshire
Rebecca Robinson, Monarch Lane Interiors, Sustainability, Tennessee
Kenneth Nett, Northland Interiors LLC, Remodeling, Northern New England
Debbie Pugh, Lowe’s, Floor Plans, Central New York
Jade Boser, Beyond Kitchens, Sales and Marketing, Minnesota State
Denise Rector, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Virginia Ellis, Anderson-Moore Kitchen & Bath, Remodeling, Eastern Carolinas
Nicole Herger, Bentwood of Houston, Cabinetry, Texas Gulf Coast
Heather Van Etten, Neil Kelly Company, Cabinetry, Columbia River
Jessica Kittel, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Bitsy Littlefield, MLS Construction, Color, Tennessee
Bitsy Littlefield, MLS Construction, Floor Plans & Specifications, Tennessee
Nealia Ludwig, Remodeling, Carolina
Nicole Wilhite, Remodeling, Carolina
Alexandra Rasper, The Dickson Design Group, Cabinetry, Ontario/Canada
Corrine Waller, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Mountain States
Heather Clark, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Sarah Daley, Lowe’s, Lighting, Georgia
Melissa King, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Denise Rector, Lowe’s, Color, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Brandon Cunningham, Lowe’s, Lighting, Carolina
Jacob Kligman, the kitchen remodeling co, Floor Plans, South Florida
Julie Cobb, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Tennessee
Alyssa Treadway, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Alyssa Treadway, Lowe’s, Color, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Michelle Baker, American Woodmark Corp, Universal, Baltimore/Washington
Francesca Gueller, Lowe’s, Color, Palouse
Christina Miller, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Member
Relations
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Member Companies are invited to post job openings on NKBA.org job portal! This benefit is available to all active members and is included with your membership. Reach out to us for details at info@nkba.org.
NKBA’s Member Relations team is always available to assist our Members and Chapters. Contact Gerri Klein, Sr Manager, Member Relations at 610-871-8181 x104 or email info@nkba.org. Along with Gerri, we have Kevin, Elizabeth, Andreia, 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
Alan Dove,
Senior Director Member Relations
Chapter Leadership Committee – Click Here. Also located on the Resources page of the website.
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