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duardo Cosentino, EVP Cosentino Group & CEO Cosentino
Americas, has been elected Chair of NKBA's 2025 Board of
Directors effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Ken Williams,
president, Caesarstone Canada. Williams will stay on as a 2025 NKBA
board member.
"I am truly honored to serve as the new chairman of the board for
NKBA," Cosentino said. "The kitchen and bath industry is at the
forefront of innovation and design, and I look forward to working
alongside such a talented group of leaders to drive the association
and the industry forward. As we expand our global reach, NKBA will
continue to serve as a hub for international collaboration, bringing
together diverse perspectives and expertise to shape the future of
residential design. Together, we will foster growth, creativity, and
connections that transcend borders, ensuring that NKBA remains a
powerful force on the global stage."
In addition to Cosentino, Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director,
Kerrie Kelly Studio, has been elected vice chair. Returning board
member Ken Roberts, president, Atlas Roofing Corporation, will
assume the position of NKBA Board secretary/treasurer.
"The NKBA board plays a pivotal role in guiding our association and
supporting the kitchen and bath industry at every level," said Bill
Darcy, NKBA global president & CEO. "With Eduardo Cosentino as
Chair, and the remarkable expertise of our new and returning board
members, we are well positioned to champion innovation, drive growth,
and elevate NKBA's impact in an evolving market. The board's
collective vision, dedication, and diverse perspectives will undoubtedly
propel the association forward as we continue to serve our members
and lead the industry into 2025 and beyond."
The new 2025 board members, who join existing board member
Nicola Bertazzoni, chief operating officer, Bertazzoni Group, are: Scott
Edmunds, vice president of marketing, kitchen & bath North America,
Kohler; Jill Ehnes, president of Delta Faucet Company; Peri Friedman,
COO, Fabuwood; and Michael Gross, senior vce president, Whirlpool.
Edmunds, Ehnes, and Gross have been elected to serve four-year
terms, and Friedman has been elected to serve a three-year term.
Below is the complete list of the 2025 NKBA Board Members, who
officially assumed their positions January 1, 2025.
SCOTT
EDMUNDS
NICOLA
BERTAZZONI
KEN
WILLIAMS
MICHAEL
GROSS
JILL
EHNES
PERI
FRIEDMAN
