NKBA elects Educado Cosentino 2025 board chair
Educado Cosentino
Kerrie Kelly 2025 NKBA vice chair
Ken Roberts 2025 NKBA Secretary and Treasurer

Educado Cosentino

Kerry Kelly

Ken Roberts

BETHLEHAM, Pa. — The National Kitchen & Bath Association unveiled its 2025 board of directors to be chaired by Eduardo Cosentino, EVP Cosentino Group and CEO Cosentino Americas, effective Jan. 1.

Cosentino succeeds Ken Williams as chairman. Williams, president of Caesarstone Canada, will stay on as a 2025 NKBA board member.

Kerry Kelly, vice chair, and Ken Roberts, secretary/treasurer, round out the NKBA board’s incoming executive team. Kelly is CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio of Sacramento, California. Roberts is president of Atlas Roofing Corporation of Atlanta.

In addition to Williams, 2025 NKBA board members include:

  • Nicola Bertazzoni, COO of Bertazzoni Group, Romagna, Italy
  • Scott Edmunds, senior vice president of marketing of Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin.
  • Jill Ehnes, president of President, Delta Faucet Company, Indianapolis
  • Michael Gross, senior vice president, Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Michigan
  • Peri Friedman, COO, Fabuwood, Newark, New Jersey.

“I am truly honored to serve as the new Chairman of the Board for NKBA,” said Cosentino. “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.”

“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.”

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