April 2026 Chapter Officer Update – NKBA

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April 2026

Chapter Officer Update

Thank you to our Partners:

“Here’s to an awesome April for all, capped with NKBA at High Point Spring Market, April 25-27. We look forward to seeing you soon…“

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Important Dates

April 7 – President’s monthly Zoom meeting – 4:00 PM EST

April 14 – Programs + Communications Chairs meeting – 4:00 PM EST

April 14 – NKBA Educator of the Year Webinar – 12:00 PM EST

April 15 – Membership Chairs + Secretary/Treasurers meeting – 4:00 PM EST

April 25-27 – High Point Spring Market

Chapters

NKBA’s Chapters Team is here for you – reach out to us via email or call 610-988-6035.

Kelly Buchsbaum, Director, Chapters & Professional Development

Kristin Shechter, Chapters Engagement Manager

Melissa Flynn, Chapters & Skilled Trades Manager

Elizabeth Mace, Project Manager, Chapters & Professional Development

General info, meeting notices, and roster requests:

chapters@nkba.org

Research

Be sure to visit nkba.org/research each week for must-read industry reports and insights. Launched in Q1, the NKBA | KBIS 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Outlook provides an industry-wide forecast of U.S. residential kitchen and bath industry activity for the year, including specific demographic factors that are key drivers for a projected return to growth in the second half of 2026. Here are highlights from the report.

NKBA invites you to join our Kitchen & Bath Pro Hub to gain access to the K&B professional community. Once inside, you’ll be able to share your opinions and experiences with the K&B industry, interact with K&B industry colleagues, get sneak peeks at NKBA reports, participate in research, and access information and ideas that will help you attain your business goals. 

NKBA’s Research team will join our April Chapter Officer Zoom meetings to provide additional information and hear your feedback.

Webinars & Virtual Events

Students & Educators

The Ellen Cheever Award is now open, offering NKBA student members valuable resources at no cost. Recipients receive a 1-year NKBA Knowledge Base subscription, the NKBA Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines (4th Edition), and the opportunity to earn a Specialty Badge credential. Eligible students must be enrolled at least part-time, have at least one semester remaining, and complete the application with an essay. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.

Chapter officers are encouraged to share this opportunity with student members to help them access key industry resources and stand out as they prepare for their careers.

From Design to Build: The Importance of Construction Education in the Design Industry

NKBA’s Educator of the Year 2025, Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, CMKBD, will be featured in an upcoming webinar about the importance of construction education for designers. Strong construction knowledge is key to creating designs that are not only beautiful, but functional and buildable. This webinar explores how understanding the construction process helps designers collaborate more effectively, avoid costly compromises, and deliver successful projects. Featuring insights from Built4Design Residential Academy, it also highlights how educators can better prepare students for real-world success.

Encourage your members to register and gain practical knowledge that bridges the gap between design and construction.

Government Relations

NKBA actively monitors legislation and public policy developments impacting the kitchen and bath industry, sharing key updates each month through our Government Relations Newsletter.

Hot topics this month include:

U.S. Housing: The Senate has passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with key provisions related to addressing housing affordability, including streamlining regulatory requirements, modernizing existing housing programs, expanding affordable housing finance options, and enhancing oversight of housing providers.   

U.S. Independent Contractor: Senate considers the 21st Century Worker Act which would deregulate employment processes and provide flexibility for independent contractors and employees by simplifying employee classifications to cut red tape around hiring independent contractors and flexible work arrangements.

U.S. Tariffs: Senate introduced the Housing Tariff Exclusion Act which aims to exclude homebuilding materials from current and future tariffs and allow importers to apply for tariff exemptions on homebuilding materials that aren’t automatically exempted. 

Utah: Senate Bill 286 is signed into law by Governor Cox, updating the scope of practice for qualified interior designers, but maintains the voluntary nature for the profession and does not impact kitchen and bath designers. 

We hope you benefit from the value these resources bring to you, your profession, and the kitchen & bath industry. Please reach out directly to Steven Campeau, NKBA’s Senior Manager, Global & Government Relations at scampeau@nkba.org, for any specific questions.

Professional Development

Gain CEU credits with NKBA’s webinars. CEU reporting deadline is June 30, 2026 – earn and report today!

Please join NKBA in congratulating our newest NKBA CKBD and Specialty Badge earners.

Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer (CKBD)

Congratulations to Lauren Feurich, CKBD of Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio and NKBA Chicago Mid West Chapter!

Congratulations to the following Specialty Badge earners:

Chapter Officers

Will Adams, William Adams Design, Appliance, Northern California 

Bethany Broussard, Lamont Bros LLC, Sustainability Universal Design, Columbia River 

Patricia Grewell, Battelle Design, Remodeling, Northern California

Bitsy Littlefield, MLC Construction, Sales & Marketing, Tennessee

Members

Tiffany Reposa, Reposa Kitchen & Bath Design, Floor Plans & Specifications, Puget Sound

Jen Royce, RL Rider Remodeling, Universal Design, West Michigan

Pamela Bagwell, Lixil, Sales & Marketing, Eastern Carolinas

Karanbeer Sandhu, Cabinetry, Prairie Provinces

Julie Crooks, Creative Cabinets & Faux Fixtures, Color, Georgia

Melissa Rojas, AC Remodeling, Sales & Marketing, Baltimore/Washington

Carolina Reyes, AC Remodeling, Color, Baltimore/Washington

Tiana Woods, Evoke Interiors LLC, Remodeling, Central Florida

Michaela Bakken, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One, Remodeling, Minnesota State

Liam Deyoung, Cabinetry, Texas North Plains

Dusti Dunn, Dee David & Co LLC, Universal, Virginia State

Aryna Razmashkina, Euromax Authentic European Furniture, Sales & Marketing, Mountain States

Duong Ngo, AQAD Homes LLC, Remodeling, Georgia

Robin Brookman, CTS&I Inc, Cabinetry, Virginia State

Chloe Habecker, Homestead Designs, Floor Plans, Indiana State

Alexandra Rasper, The Dickson Design Group, Floor Plans, Ontario/Canada

Terri Dombroski, tōnd | interior design, Appliance Floor Plans, Central Florida

Stephanie Morgan, DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen of North Austin, Cabinetry, Texas Hill Country

Ashley Blaesing, FrameReach Studios, Sales & Marketing, California Capital

Shannon Turner, Foster Remodeling Solutions, Universal Design Floor Plans, Baltimore/Washington

Heather Van Woert, Sticks & Stuff Middlesex, Color and Remodeling, New York Tri-State

Carol Peterson, Arizona Designs Kitchens & Baths, Arizona South

Tracy Parsons, Tracy Parsons Designs, Cabinetry, San Diego

Amanda Gibble, Sunnyfields Kitchen & Bath, Universal Design, Baltimore/Washington

Emily Newell, Reico Kitchen & Bath, Cabinetry, Eastern Carolina

Holly Burtchael, Neil Kelly Company, Color, Columbia River

Debbie Kaufman, Architectural Design and Computer Aided Drafting, Lighting, Northern California

Jen Royce, RL Rider Remodeling, Remodeling, West Michigan

John Crowninshield, Home Depot, Cabinetry, Rocky Mountain

Julie Crooks, Creative Cabinets & Faux Finishes, Remodeling, Georgia

Sonia Pizzinato-Atkinson, Laurysen Kitchens LTD, Cabinetry, Ottawa

Kimberly Wright, Cabinetry, Virginia State

Elysiah Rainey, Custom Built Design & Remodeling, Cabinetry, West Michigan

Emma Pekarek, Sunnyfields Kitchen & Bath, Color, Baltimore/Washington

Janet Bascoe Spencer, Laurysen Kitchens, Appliance, Remodeling Ontario/Canada

Joann Sevald, Riegis Design LLC, Color, Minnesota State

Ellen Griffen, Griffen Interiors, Cabinetry, Iowa

Jaclyn Frank, BCWD2 Inc, Color, South Florida

Alyssa Johnson, Sage & Soul Interiors, Cabinetry, Palouse

Jasmine Galle, Sage & Soul Interiors, Lighting Remodeling, Palouse

Sara Altmann, Paini-USA, Cabinetry, Georgia

Erica Smith, Classic Kitchens & Bath, Cabinetry, Northern New England

Annie Applegate, Sunnyfields Kitchens & Bath, Remodeling, Baltimore/Washington

Sherry Sheng, Freeport Stone & Cabinet, Cabinetry, Metro New York

Khushbu Patel, Laurysen Kitchens Ltd, Remodeling, Ontario/Canada

Ellen Stephenson, Virginia Tech, Sales & Marketing, Virginia State

Jenni Sleichter, Sunnyfields Kitchen & Bath, Universal Design Lighting, Susquehanna Valley

Marissa Raposo, Aberjona Kitchen Center, Sales & Marketing, Northern New England

Kemp Dun, Aberjona Kitchen Center, Sales & Marketing, Northern New England

Membership

Frequently Asked Questions and Member Videos for the most frequently asked questions.

New Members are vital to the success of NKBA and our Chapters. Please send prospective members to membership@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. There is an updated 2025 membership application with new rates.

Company admins can remove employees who are no longer with the company directly through the company profile on www.nkba.org.

To add new employees, please email info@nkba.org and our Member Relations Team will be happy to assist. We’ll need:

  • First and last names
  • Unique email addresses

Any employees working directly for an NKBA member company can be added at no charge—including Sales Reps who work from a home office.

If you have individuals on your roster without email addresses, please send those names to info@nkba.org as well. We’ll reach out to confirm their status with the company and, if applicable, secure an email address.

Have questions? We’re always glad to help—just reach out to info@nkba.org.

Thank you!