July 2024
Chapter Officer Update
Thank you to our Partners:
“We hope you’ll enjoy celebrating July 4th with friends and family – and celebrating your own show-stopper projects by entering NKBA’s annual Design Competition!”
Important Dates
July 9 – Presidents monthly call – 3 PM EST (Note Adjusted Meeting Time)
July 23 – Programs Chair monthly call – 3 PM EST
July 23 – Communications Chair monthly call – 4 PM EST
July 24 – Membership Chair monthly call – 3 PM EST
July 24 – Secretary/Treasurer monthly call – 4 PM EST
July 26 – NKBA | KBIS Design Competition deadline – Enter here
July 26 – KBIS 2025 VFTI speakers notified
July 31 – Chapter Officers Self-Nominations close – 5 PM EST
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
The NKBA is excited to continue its annual Design Trends research. In May we conducted our Kitchen Trends study, and in early July, we will wrap up data for our Bath Trends study. Check your inbox for our invitation to participate in NKBA’s flagship study focusing on emerging trends, products, materials and finishes in bath design. Once you’ve submitted your survey, you will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of five (5) $500 Visa Gift Cards!
While NKBA has monitored lighting trends for many years as part of our annual Design Trends research, NKBA’s new Lighting in Kitchen and Bath Design Report is the first qualitative study on the topic of lighting in kitchen and bath design. You are invited to explore this unique look at the role of lighting in residential settings and how it increasingly benefits homeowners’ evolving lifestyles, aesthetics, and even their well-being.
Download and read the full NKBA | KBIS Lighting in Kitchen & Bath Design report here.
Marketing
NKBA presents five Design + Business Webinars in July focusing on Universal Design and The Design + Build Process. Here is the month at-a-glance, with registration links below. Webinars begin at 12 PM ET with 0.1 CEU per webinar.
| July 9 – NKBA | KBIS Webinar Safety Meets Style: Optimizing Bathroom Design for Accessibility and Fall Prevention July 15 – NKBA | KBIS Webinar Designing and Building the Functional Home July 16 – NKBA | KBIS Webinar Best Smart Home Technology for Aging in Place July 23 – NKBA | KBIS Webinar Elevating Kitchen Functionality with Functional Hardware July 30 – NKBA | KBIS Webinar Linear Drain Systems: Design, Installation and Application |
Students & Educators
During Chapter Officer phone calls in August, NKBA Learning Programs Manager Kelly Ann Ryan will outline strategies for successful engagement with students and schools. Please feel free to bring questions and ideas. During these meetings, Kelly Ann will also share information about upcoming national events for students.
August 13 – NKBA Chapter Presidents Zoom call (4 PM)
August 15 – NKBA Chapter Membership Chairs Zoom call (3 PM)
The Ellen Cheever Award is presented to students pursuing a course of study related to the kitchen and bath industry. Congratulations to the 2024 Ellen Cheever Award recipients:
Kayden Smith, Lakeland College
Madeleine Clune, Virginia Tech
Fanny Cartujano, Gwinnett Technical College
If they are in your region, feel free to reach out to these students to help congratulate them on their accomplishments.
Professional Development
Submissions are open for the NKBA Design & Industry Awards competition. Click here for more details.
Gain CEU credits in July via NKBA’s Design + Business Webinars. Go here for the yearly lineup.
NKBA’s Voices from the Industry (VFTI) on-demand sessions are now available. Each hour of video content is worth 0.1 CEUs. Go here to view.
Congratulations to our newest NKBA Specialty Badge earners!
Melissa King, Lowe’s, Carolina, Cabinetry
Jessica Kittel, Lowe’s, Oklahoma, Cabinetry
Lillian Nuno, Douglah Designs Inc, Northern California, Cabinetry
Bibianna Vargas, Casa Bella Remodeling Services Inc, Cabinetry, Carolina
Amy Bozzie, Home Depot, Cabinetry, Northern California
Amy Bozzie, Home Depot, Floor Plans, Northern California
Meg Maris, Airoom, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
David Shalkow, Airoom, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
Meg Maris, Airoom, Cabinetry, Chicago Mid-West
Meg Maris, Airoom, Universal, Chicago Mid-West
Meg Maris, Airoom, Color, Chicago Mid-West
Joann Sevald, Riegis Design LLC, Remodeling, Big Sky
Brian Holder, Lowe’s, Sales & Marketing, Carolina
Lauren Singh, Lowe’s, Sustainability, Carolina
Nealia Ludwig, Lowe’s, Color, Carolina
Carol Lee, Lowe’s, Carolina, Sustainability
Carmen Lopez, Home Depot, Southwest Florida, Sales and Marketing
Samantha Allen, J.S. Brown & Co, Central Ohio, Cabinetry
Jeannine Laitres, Wellborn Cabinets, California Capital, Remodeling
Amy Bozzie, Home Depot, Color, Northern California
Alexander Eidemiller, Citadel Construction Co, Remodeling, California Capital
Anne Goyette, Elevate Interior Design, Remodeling, Northern New England
Mady Condie, Ceramic Tile Sales, Color, Pittsburgh Tri State
Erin Polonet, Interiors by Erin, Cabinetry, Texas North Plains
Emily Duffner, Ceramic Tile Sales, Color, Pittsburgh Tri State
Mady Condie, Ceramic Tile Sales, Sustainability, Pittsburgh Tri State
Mady Condie, Ceramic Tile Sales, Lighting, Pittsburgh Tri State
Brooklyn Stein, Decor Cabinets LLC, Floor Plans & Specifications, Prairie Provinces
Mady Condie, Ceramic Tile Sales, Remodeling, Pittsburgh Tri State
Emily Duffner, Ceramic Tile Sales, Remodeling, Pittsburgh Tri State
Emily Duffner, Ceramic Tile Sales, Lighting, Pittsburgh Tri State
Brooke Peterson, Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen of Springfield, Remodeling, Missouri/Southern Illinois
Kendrick Williams, American Woodmark, Lighting, Baltimore/Washington
Jenna Thomas, JLS Remodeling Services, Color, Southwest Florida
Viktoria Gilanyi, ORIA Interiors, Remodeling, Ontario
Holly Saulie-Rohman, Maughan, Design + Remodel ,Lighting, Columbia River
Mitch Detig, Airoom, LLC, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
Cathy Carr, Airoom, LLC, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
Patricia Hall, Airoom, LLC, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West
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.
NKBA Membership Signup. Please share this link. If anyone needs a hard copy of the application, please email info@nkba.org.
Member Companies are invited to post job openings on our 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. Also part of the Member Relations team are: 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.
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 .
