December 2023
Chapter Officer Update
“Here’s to a successful year-end with your businesses and a wonderful holiday season with your families and friends. We look forward to connecting with you throughout December, into the New Year, and seeing you at Leader2Leader at KBIS in Las Vegas!…”
Important Dates
December 11 – Last day for Chapter Officer travel reservations: Travel Leaders
December 25-29 -NKBA Headquarters closed for holiday break
January 9 – Chapter Presidents Monthly Zoom meeting
February 5-9 – NKBA Chapter Officer Virtual Training
Chapters
NKBA’s Chapter Leadership Committee (CLC) includes five former or current Chapter Officers who are the vital link between our 70 Chapters and the national NKBA Board of Directors and full-time staff. Thank you to our outstanding CLC for your hard work and dedication to NKBA Chapters! To view the CLC webpage, please click here.
Last month, the CLC held their annual meeting in Bethlehem, PA at NKBA headquarters. Thank you again to CLC members Nichole Cooper (Southern California), Ellen Lopez, CMKBD (Metro New York), Sandee Mann (British Columbia), Julie Schuster (Manhattan), and Nancy Young, CKBD (Alabama).
All 2024 Chapter Officers received a confirmation email on Oct. 30. The final deadline is Dec 11, 2023 for flight arrangements. Contact Travel Leaders to book flights. Please reach out to chapters@nkba.org if you have any questions. We want to see you in Las Vegas on Feb 25, 2024!
NKBA’s Chapters Team is here for you – reach out to any one of us.
Kelly Buchsbaum, Sr. Manager, Chapter Relations
kbuchsbaum@nkba.org | 201-972-0182
Courtney Keeler, Chapter Relations Specialist
ckeeler@nkba.org | 610-988-6032
Kristin Shechter, Chapter Engagement Manager
kshechter@nkba.org | 610-988-6035
NKBA’s Member Relations Team is always available to assist our Members and Chapters.
Gerri Klein, Sr Manager, Member Relations at 610-871-8181 x104 or email members@nkba.org with any questions.
Marketing
Join NKBA’s Bill Darcy for two CEO Talks in December.
December 7 @ 2 PM EST: CEO Talks with John Barkhouse
Join NKBA’s Bill Darcy for CEO Talks as he sits down with John Barkhouse, CEO of Cabinetworks Group, talks about how the cabinet industry is changing, what his company is doing to streamline kitchen design and what he sees as his biggest challenge now…and in the future. Register here.
December 21 @ 2 PM EST: CEO Talks with Steve Hill
Join NKBA’s Bill Darcy for CEO Talks as he sits down with Steve Hill, President and CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), discusses the future of Las Vegas as it continues to make high-profile moves like the multi-year renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the recent Formula 1 takeover of the city, and the debut of the immersive entertainment Sphere. Register here.
Don’t miss this month’s NKBA Webinars on Kitchen + Bath Business Trends and Growth. We have an exciting lineup of informative, inspiring NKBA webinars, sponsored by Verisk. Mark your calendars and register for each one – and earn CEUs.
- December 4 @ 12 pm ET: What Homeowners Want: Improving Customer Satisfaction for Greater Profits, Productivity. Presented by Liza Hausman, VP of Industry Marketing, Houzz. CEUs: .5 NKBA Webinar Dec 4
- December 5 @ 12 pm ET: Generational Marketing. Presented by Sara Gutterman, CEO, Green Builder Media. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 5
- December 6 @ 12 pm ET: Transitional Design Style. Presented by Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, Founder & Designer, Timeless Kitchen Design. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 6
- December 11 @ 12 pm ET: Avoiding Analysis Paralysis: Google Analytics 4. Presented by Brian Javeline, President, MyOnlineToolbox. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 11
- December 12 @ 12 pm ET: International Kitchen Trends. Presented by Daniel Tripp, AKBD, Director, Kitchen and Bath Business Group. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 12
- December 13 @ 12 pm ET: The Evolution and Adaptation of the Kitchen. Presented by Ashley Keating, Designer and Showroom Manager, Poggenpohl Studio, Dallas, Texas. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 13
- December 18 @ 12 pm ET: Developing a Marketing Game Plan for 2024. Presented by Jason Lockhart, CEO, Kitchen & Bath Marketing Solutions. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 18
- December 20 @ 12 pm ET: The Scalable Kitchen and Bath Professional: Successfully and Profitably Navigating Business Growth. Presented by Fred Reikowsky, Principal, Legacy Business Leaders. CEUs: .1 NKBA Webinar Dec 20
NKBA Design + Business Webinars in December are generously sponsored by Verisk. Please go here to learn more about our sponsor.
Professional
Development
Gain CEU credits in December as we explore Kitchen + Bath Business Trends and Growth. See details and dates above or click here. As a reminder, you must attend 80% of the webinar session to earn 0.1 CEU per webinar.
Are you interested in presenting a topic during the 2024 Design + Business Webinar Series? Submit your idea for consideration today by clicking here. Please email webinars@nkba.org with any questions.
Current CKBD and CMKBD candidates who complete and earn their new Certification by Dec. 31, 2023 will be mentioned in a feature article and highlighted at KBIS 2024.
Congratulations to our newest NKBA Specialty Badge Earners!
Lindsay Marean, Nicholson Builders, Floor Plans, Central Ohio
Samantha Belfield, Color, Wisconsin/Upper Michigan
Jennifer Ramirez, Empava Appliances, Sales & Marketing, Southern California
Pedro Caba, Kitchen Solvers of Alpharetta, Cabinetry Floor Plans, Georgia
Elana Zussman, Normandy Design Build Remodeling, Cabinetry, Chicago Midwest
Bitsy Littlefield, MLS Construction LLC, Universal, Tennessee
Kristin Andrews, Cabinetry, Floor Plans, Mid Atlantic
Dana Silver, DESA Design Studio, Cabinetry, Chicago Midwest
Kris Eising, Cambria, Sustainability, Minnesota State
Brooke Painter, Euromax Authentic European Furniture, Cabinetry, Mountain States
Jeffrey Waggoner, Custom Cabinetry Direct LLC, Cabinetry, Southwest Florida
Tammi Graf, Hurst Design-Build-Remodeling, Floor Plans, Ohio State
Kerry Fedigan Aumiller, Agentis Kitchen & Bath, Cabinetry, Mid Atlantic
Jennifer Hutton, Grau Building Company, Floor Plans, Eastern Carolina
Jenni Jacobs, McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Jennifer Hutton, Grau Building Company, Color, Eastern Carolina
Cait Goldsberry, Remodeling, Rocky Mountain
Scott Lewis, Total Quality Construction, Remodeling, Michigan State
Jenna Thomas, JLS Remodeling Services, Floor Plans, Remodeling, Southwest Florida
Kande Blair Iken, Designed Interiors LLC, Floor Plans, Remodeling, Rocky Mountain
Sahel Jalali, Canadian Home Style Renovation Inc, Lighting, Floor Plans, British Columbia
Alex Reyes, AC Remodeling Inc, Remodeling, Baltimore/Washington
Stephanie Samuel, S. Michele Design Studio, Remodeling, Central New York
Sabrina Alonzo-Johnson, Nicholson Builders, Lighting, Central Ohio
Alejandra Enriquez, Kasadomo Interiors, Remodeling, South Florida
Melissa Dreyer, Lindross Remodeling, Floor Plans, Central Florida
Aaron Eakins, Lowe’s, Sales, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Alyssa Treadway, Lowe’s, Sales, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Amy Stegman, Lowe’s, Universal, Nebraska/Kansas
Anna Forrester, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Anthony Dunn, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Antoinette Nunez, F & J Builders LLC, Remodeling, Cabinetry, Mid Atlantic
April Greve, Lowe’s, Sales, Nebraska/Kansas
Benay Stringer, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Texas Gulf Coast
Bethany Scruggs, Lowe’s, Sales, Oklahoma
Brandon Cunningham, Lowe’s, Sales, Northern New England
Brian Rote, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Carol Lee, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Christina Miller, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Corrin Waller, Lowe’s, Sales, Southwest Desert
Cynthia Lokey, Lowe’s, Sales, Texas North Plains
Cynthia Semple, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Dale Spiewak, Lowe’s, Sales, Chicago Midwest
Dana Dutra, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Danielle Fagundes, Lowe’s, Sales, Olympic-West Sound
Deanna Gibbs, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Dejuan Sanders, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Denise Rector, Lowe’s, Sales, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Ebunoluwa Awowale, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Carolina
Hannah Burdeshaw, Lowe’s, Sales, Alabama
Heather Clark, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Hope Nicholson, Lowe’s, Sales, Arizona
Jari Lea White, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Jeffrey Duncan, Lowe’s, Sales, Central Florida
Jeffrey Shafier, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Chicago Midwest
Jennifer Peck, Lowe’s Sales, Southern Ohio/Kentucky
Jeriel Welch, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
John Minish, Lowe’s, Sales, Georgia
Julie Cobb, Lowe’s, Sales, Tennessee
Julie Nance, Lowe’s, Sales, Ohio Valley
Kaitlyn Pulkett, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Karyn Armstrong, Lowe’s Sales, Carolina
Katie Gray, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Kelly Jacobson, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Kenneth Herndon, Lowe’s, Sales, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Kenneth White, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Virginia State
Kierra Clark, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Baltimore/Washington
Kimberly Brown, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Cabinetry, Texas North Plains
Latifah Baker, Lowe’s, Sales, Susquehanna Valley
Linda Johnson, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Central Florida
Mary Schuldt, Lowe’s, Sales, Arizona
Megan Peisert, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Melissa Lisiecki, Lowe’s, Sales, Columbia River
Michael Violette, Lowe’s, Sales, New York Tri State
Mitchell Wesley, Lowes, Sales, Cabinetry, Susquehanna Valley
Nealia Ludwig, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Nicole Dane, Lowe’s, Sales, Virginia State
Nicole Wilhite, Lowe’s, Sales,Nebraska/Kansas
Norma Bean,Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Eastern Carolina’s
Patty Bittle, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Richard Cochran, Lowe’s, Sales, Central Ohio
Romanca Mohan, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Sandra Engel, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Central Florida
Sandy Manthorpe, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Stephanie Gorman, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, North Florida
Steven Daniels, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Steven Garcia, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Tara Diffenbaugh, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Baltimore/Washington
Taylor Roberts, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Carolina
Teig Colgrove, Lowe’s, Sales, Ohio State
Tia Coyer, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, New York Tri State
James Angell, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Carolina
Dawn Nevin, Lowe’s, Sales, Central Florida
James Safriet, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Carolina
Michael Hamel, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Northern New England
Genette Tate, Lowe’s, Remodeling, LA/MS/AR
Daniel Evans, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Sarah Daley, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Georgia
Susan Cable, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Ohio State
Kattie McPhail, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Virginia State
Steven Shelton, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Carolina
Christopher Kepes, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, Georgia
Drea Van Grinsven, Lowe’s, Sales, Cabinetry, LA/MS/AR
Lisa Bresnahan, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Marcy Andrews, Lowe’s, Sales, Oklahoma
Steven Mason, Lowe’s, Sales, Central Florida
Rebecca Lambert, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, GA/SC Coastal
Heather Weir, Lowe’s, Sales,Mid Atlantic
George Robertson, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Baltimore/Washington
David Pratt, Lowe’s, Sales Carolina
Dawn Spell, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Deborah Kemberling, Lowe’s, Lighting, Central New York
Nicole Prentiss, Lowe’s, Color, Maine
Diksha Rathi, Lowe’s, Sales, Northern New Jersey
Chanda Carmack, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Ronald Garcia, Lowe’s, Sales, Texas Gulf Coast
Julia Nwanegwo, Lowe’s, Sales, Piedmont Blue Ridge Carolina
Mark Buck, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Columbia River
Tammy Miner, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Carolina
Maeghan Wallace, Lowe’s, Sales, Central New York
William Gibson, Lowe’s, Sales, Carolina
Malini Singh, Lowe’s, Sales, Central Florida
Sharon Mahana, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Mid Atlantic
Sabrina Lewis, Home Depot #6975, Universal, Southwest Florida
Brian Holder, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Eastern Carolina’s
Students
Crafting Your Digital Identity: Leveraging Social Media for Career Growth
Students are invited to join NKBA on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 2 PM EST for an exciting webinar planned exclusively for them.
During this live, virtual event, we’ll explore how students can utilize social media platforms like LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram to help grow their careers. Students will hear industry-specific advice from educators, social media experts, and kitchen and bath industry employers to help enhance their professional online presence. Students must be NKBA members to access this content. A registration link will be emailed to all students in December 2023.
Reflections and Perspectives from the NKBA’s Thirty Under 30
On Tues, Feb 27 at KBIS, students and educators will be invited to attend a coffee break and panel discussion program at 2:30 PM in the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Featured members of the NKBA’s Thirty Under 30 will reflect on their college careers and discuss the assignments, activities, and opportunities that impacted them the most. There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A at this in-person event. An invitation will be emailed to registered student and educator KBIS attendees.
Member
Relations
New Members are vital to the success of the NKBA and our Chapters. Please send prospective member inquiries to noelle@nkba.org and our team will send detailed information on member benefits, membership cost, certification, badges and more.
Click NKBA Membership Signup. Please share this link, or if anyone needs a hard copy of the application, please email info@nkba.org.
NKBA’s Member Relations team is here to assist you with updating your Chapter website. If you need assistance adding or modifying an event, image, sponsor logo, etc, please email info@nkba.org or call us at 800-843-6522.
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 members@nkba.org with any questions.
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
Courtney Keeler, Chapter Relations Specialist
ckeeler@nkba.org | 610-988-6032
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.
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 .
