{"id":25753,"date":"2025-11-06T05:42:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T13:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kerriekelly.com\/?p=25753"},"modified":"2025-11-06T05:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T13:48:53","slug":"kerrie-kelly-named-nkba-2026-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kerriekelly.com\/2025\/11\/kerrie-kelly-named-nkba-2026-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"A Grateful New Chapter: Honored to Serve as NKBA 2026 Chair"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"25753\" class=\"elementor elementor-25753\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc86236 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"cc86236\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e548726 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e548726\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c8d7be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c8d7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">As 2025 unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary community that makes our design industry what it is\u2014clients who trust us to bring their stories to life, manufacturers who continue to innovate with purpose, and the many partners, colleagues, and friends who collaborate with such generosity and passion. Together, we\u2019ve built an ecosystem that doesn\u2019t just create beautiful spaces\u2014it shapes how people experience home.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div><p>That\u2019s why I\u2019m deeply honored to share that I\u2019ve been named <a href=\"https:\/\/nkba.org\/press\/nkba-announces-2026-board-of-directors\/\"><strong>Chair of the National Kitchen &amp; Bath Association (NKBA) Board of Directors for 2026<\/strong><\/a>. This milestone is both humbling and energizing, representing not only my journey as a designer but the collective evolution of our entire industry.<\/p><\/div><div><p>It\u2019s an honor to step into this role at such a pivotal time for NKBA. The association is evolving beyond kitchen and bath to embrace the full spectrum of residential design, and that broader vision is creating new opportunities for connection, inspiration, and global influence. As Chair, I\u2019m committed to championing that whole-home perspective\u2014bringing designers, brands, and innovators together to shape experiences that reflect how people truly live today. NKBA has always set the standard for design leadership, and together, we\u2019ll continue to expand that impact across every room, every market, and every corner of the industry.<\/p><\/div><div><p>Serving as NKBA\u2019s Board Chair is not only a personal honor\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to help lead an organization that has been at the forefront of professional growth, product innovation, and meaningful community building for more than 60 years.<\/p><\/div><div><p>To my <strong>clients<\/strong>, thank you for trusting us to design the spaces where life happens. To our <strong>brand partners and manufacturers<\/strong>, thank you for bringing creativity and craftsmanship to every collaboration. And to my <strong>industry colleagues and friends<\/strong>, your mentorship, encouragement, and shared vision make this journey both possible and joyful.<\/p><\/div><div><p>I look forward to continuing our work together\u2014to inspire, innovate, and elevate the design profession at every level. Here\u2019s to the next chapter of leadership, collaboration, and connection within this incredible community.<\/p><\/div><div><p>With gratitude and excitement,<\/p><p>Kerrie Kelly<br \/>NKBA 2026 Board Chair | Designer | Creative Director<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As 2025 unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the extraordinary community that makes our design industry what it is\u2014clients who trust us to bring their stories to life, manufacturers who continue to innovate with purpose, and the many partners, colleagues, and friends who collaborate with such generosity and passion. 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