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KBIS SPECIAL SECTION What do you hope to add to the program? Molly Switzer, AKBD, Precision Countertops I hope to bring a voice and a face to the incoming generation of kitchen and bath industry professionals. I was part of this industry prior to the recession - during the days of endless budgets and ever-growing kitchen and bathroom spaces. I graduated in 2008, stepping into an economy that crumbled at my feet, forever altering the way our industry functions. My outgoing personality and natural ability to create a social environment out of any situation has allowed me to excel in the industry directly through the networking opportunities I have created. I bring a finessed combination of design and sales background to represent many faces of the kitchen and bath community. Cassandra Nordell-MacLean, William Standen Co. Design I'm eager to share my knowledge on the topic of multi-generational housing - ergonomic design for people aging in place, barrier-free design and anthropometrics. I also have a unique vantage point from both the design and business side of the industry and would be happy to speak about my experiences creating a kitchen and bath start-up business. Marketing, building a lasting brand and client retention are all areas that I've researched and practiced extensively in recent years. Megan Zimny AKBD, The Kitchen & Floor Shoppe As a young business owner, I feel that I add the opportunity to mentor other aspiring K&B professionals. There is a certain satisfaction that goes with being my own boss and knowing the decisions I make on a daily basis ultimately affect the outcome of my business. I hope to add my insight of what current customers are asking for and what it takes to balance business and design. It is catching the client's dream that is important, and I hope I can convey that message to future designers. What are you hoping to get out of it as a young professional? Alicia Lowe, Stone Source, Inc. I hope to have my voice heard as to the things I feel can be improved upon in the industry. Hopefully I can also create some client relationships and industry partnerships and just get my name out there in my community and the industry. Mark Eglington, Euro-Line Appliances West This event is very alluring for anyone in the kitchen and bath industry because it gives the opportunity to focus on a handful of young professionals who have already excelled in their careers. As a new business owner, I'm hoping to gain networking opportunities with these people. Each one promises to have a strong future. They could be my greatest allies or biggest competition! Courtney Rogers, Renewal Design-Build Meeting 29 other individuals who are anxious to make a difference in this industry is one of the things I'm looking forward to the most. Also, as a graduate from an NKBA-accredited university (UGA), another hope I have is to develop creative solutions for mentorship between K&B professionals and their local universities. These students are the future of this industry, and providing them with a resource early in their careers to ask questions and start networking is crucial to their success, as well as to the longevity, innovation and expansion of our industry. Stephanie Stead, Willis The baby boomers are currently the largest generation of active workers, and as this group moves toward a well-deserved retirement, I'm hoping to grow from their experiences and share their knowledge with my peers as we move into roles of greater responsibility. My generation seeks to create change, work in teams and generate more excitement around technology, especially by incorporating social media. Engaging with these industry professionals can mutually benefit both generations, as my peers and I learn from the experiences and leadership of these mentors and experts while looking toward the future with a vision of innovation and growth in an ever-changing economy. Brittany Gardner, CKD, American Woodmark Corp. - Timberlake Cabinetry Being a young professional with this opportunity will allow me to connect with peers all over the U.S. and Canada, develop contacts with well-known and established companies, gather fresh ideas and trend spot new products. Perhaps it will open up the door to appear on HGTV or the DIY network - I am a big fan and look forward to the open auditions! Most importantly, I'm looking forward to the opportunity to stand out as a young, hardworking professional and hope new doors open that will further enhance my career and create long-lasting friendships with like-minded individuals. www.kbbonline.com / January 2014 + K BB 47 http://www.kbbonline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of KBB - January 2014

KBB - January 2014
Contents
Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Celebrity Design with...Taniya Nayak
All Abroad
Trends
Industry Outlook
Tech Savvy
KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week
Products
Design
Cover story: Historic kitchen revisits its roots in major update
Learning Corner

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