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Kitchen Cabinetry Group Names New Executive Director; Dick Titus Retires
By Bill Esler
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RESTON, VA - Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) President Mark Trexler, Master WoodCraft Cabinetry, Marshall, Texas, has announced that Betsy Natz, an experienced association executive and Washington operative, will succeed Dick Titus as the association’s chief staff executive and CEO beginning January 4, 2016.

Titus is retiring after serving as KCMA’s Executive Vice President for the past 35 years. Titus will remain involved until June 1, 2016, in order to help insure a smooth transition. Natz was CEO of the Institute of Clean Air Companies before coming to KCMA.  Her background also includes leading other trade associations, congressional staffer and  experience with the Food and Drug Administration.  

“Mr. Titus and his wife Janet have done an outstanding job for the association and the industry for a long period of time," Trexler said.  "A high standard has been set and a solid base established to help move the association forward. Natz was chosen over several other highly qualified and experienced candidates.  The association is looking forward to a bright future."

Source: KCMA

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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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