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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JUNE 2026 34 T he National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is pleased to announce its Executive Officers and Committee Chairs for the 2026–2027 service year, which began April 24. This distinguished group of professionals represents the diverse and dynamic remodeling industry and is committed to advancing NARI's mission of equipping remodelers nationwide with the resources to succeed and build trust with consumers for Remodeling Done Right ™ . The members of NARI's Executive Committee are: • Chairman of the Board: Aaron Enfinger, CR The Cleary Company, Columbus, OH • President: Jonathan Kelly Fireplace & BarBQ Center, Inc., Overland Park, KS • President-Elect: Joe Bowen Bowen Remodeling & Design, Crofton, MD • Treasurer: David Davison, MCR, MCKBR Realty Restoration, LLC, Austin, TX • Secretary: Jim Kitchin MCR, GCP, InterWorks, LLC, Portland, OR "The association is in a strong fiscal position, poised for growth and success in the future," said Aaron Enfinger, CR, NARI's Chairman of the Board. "NARI is optimistic about the upcoming year and the new leadership, which is prepared to take on the challenges and opportunities ahead." Jonathan Kelly, incoming NARI president, added the following, emphasizing NARI's momentum and collective strength: "Thanks to the strong financial foundation established by those who came before us, we are well-positioned to build on that success. With the addition of new board members and continued growth in our membership, we are energized by the opportunities ahead and confident in our ability to take the organization to the next level." NARI is grateful to its executive committee as well as its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. Each board member also chairs one of NARI's national committees or councils: • Bylaws & Ethics – Erin Dougherty CKBR, CRD Distinctive Design + Build + Remodel, Charlotte, NC • Education – Jerry Ziemiecki J3 Renovation & Design, Hamel, MN • Finance & Audit – Monica Lewis, MCR, CRD, UDCP J.S. Brown Company, Inc., Columbus, OH • Government Affairs – Janine Starr, CRPM J9 Homes, Austin, TX • Industry Partner Council – Michelle Link The Home Depot Pro, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA • Marketing & Communications – Christopher Lalomia The Trusted Toolbox, Norcross, GA • Membership – Mark Mason Pro Exterior by APCO, Westerville, OH • National Presidents Council – Jason Hensler Marvin Windows & Doors, Watertown, WI • Workforce Development – Amanda Griffey Construction Resources, Inc., Decatur, GA NARI's volunteer leaders are dedicated to empowering professionals, strengthening local chapters, and building a future-ready remodeling industry through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Visit www.nari.org to learn more about NARI and its programs. A S S O C I AT I O N [ N E W S ] NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES 2026–2027 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS RO From Left to Right: Jason Hensler, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board; Aaron Enfinger, CR, Incoming Chairman of the Board, The Cleary Company, Columbus, OH; Jonathan Kelly, NARI President 2026-2027, Fireplace & BarBQ Center, Inc., Overland Park, KS; Joe Bowen, President-Elect, Bowen Remodeling & Design, Crofton, MD; David Davison, MCR, MCKBR, Treasurer, Realty Restoration, LLC, Austin, Texas; James Kitchin, MCR, GCP Secretary, InterWorks, LLC, Portland, OR