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he NKBA is finishing a successful year in which we
completed the launch of an all-new NKBA.org platform for
managing our membership and certification programs,"
said Steve Joseph, chairman of the NKBA board of directors. "The
new online certification programs with video training have been
well received by our members and are helping more designers
become certified. Our market research efforts have also grown,
and we're using the research to help our members better
understand the market in terms of financial size, segments and
trends, consumer behavior and product trends.
"Looking forward to 2019, we expect to keep growing the NKBA
brand through new multi-channel marketing initiatives, so we can
become a better-recognized resource for consumers who are in
the process of a kitchen or bath project," he continued. "Our
certification programs will be expanded and improved with digital
transformation. We will continue to explore growth and establish
partnerships in new global markets. And, of course, we are excited
about KBIS 2019 at Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas
and expect it to be our best show ever. The association is financially
strong, and we can't wait to bring more value, education and
benefits to our 14,000-plus members."
Bill Darcy, NKBA's CEO, added, "We look forward to working with
Steve and our new and existing board members in the year ahead, to
build upon our programs and initiatives, and to keep strengthening
the association and its programs and global awareness. The industry
is vibrant, and along with this strong board which comprises diverse
and unique viewpoints from many sectors of the business, NKBA is
in a terrific position to keep the momentum going for our membership."
THE NKBA REVEALS
THE 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE NKBA HAS SELECTED ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2019, WHICH WILL
BE LED BY NEW CHAIRMAN, STEVE JOSEPH. CEO AND CO-FOUNDER OF SMART
HOME PRODUCTS, JOSEPH HAS SERVED ON THE BOARD FOR THREE YEARS
AND AS SECRETARY/TREASURER IN 2018. THE SLATE OF NINE VOLUNTEERS
FOR 2019 INCLUDES SEVEN RETURNING DIRECTORS AND TWO NEW MEMBERS.
EMILEE
CHAPPELL
JAN
NEIGES
BASIL E.
LARKIN
NEIL
BAILEY
LORENZO
MARQUEZ
STEVE
JOSEPH
ALLISON
LOWRIE
MICHAEL
MAHAN
STEVE
PETOCK
A S S O C I A T I O N N E W S
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