Manhattan Chapter

About Us

About the NKBA Manhattan Chapter

New York City-based kitchen and bath specialists look to industry events, outings, and educational opportunities that cover emerging trends, products, and ideas to keep them current in the most competitive design market in the U.S. Toward that goal, the Manhattan Chapter devotes itself to providing its members with valuable experiences that foster professional development and long-lasting, quality relationships within the kitchen and bath community, since its charter in 1999.

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Chapter Officers

President
Charle-John Cafiero
New York, NY 10012
Programs Chair
Joan Ravasy
Joan Ravasy Design LLC
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Communications Chair
Jamie Keel
Cambria
Bethpage, NY 11714
Membership Chair
Jeannine Price
Redbarn Designworks
Center Moriches, NY 11934
Secretary/Treasurer
Rose Ott, AKBD
Rose Ott Design
Long Beach, NY 11561

Committee Members

Lillian O'Bourke
Sponsor since 2015
Thermador
Barbara Kessler
Sponsor since 2017
Fisher & Paykel
Mark Fellini
Sponsor since 2017
Monogram, Ge Appliances, A Haier Company
Jennifer Miller
Sponsor since 2017
Richelieu Hardware
Bianca Olsson
Sponsor since 2017
Sub-Zero Wolf
Bridgitte Fouche
Sponsor since 2018
Dacor
Linda Tracey
Sponsor since 2018
Gringer And Sons
Bob Gifford
Sponsor since 2018
Hastings Tile & Bath
John Risch
Sponsor since 2018
Hafele America Co.
Buse Mermer
Sponsor since 2018
Lineadecor
Sami Kelmendi
Sponsor since 2019
Gurri Design + Remodel
Michael Parente
Sponsor since 2019
SMEG USA, Inc.
Virginia Guillian
Sponsor since 2020
Lefroy Brooks
Donille Perrone
Sponsor since 2021
Signature Kitchen Suite
Angelo LoScrudato
Sponsor since 2021
Poggenpohl US
Emily Buehrle
Sponsor since 2021
Beko US, Inc.
Greg Barrett
Member since 2022
Savant
Dan Wood
Sponsor since 2022
Cambria
Griselda Fernandez
Sponsor since 2022
Cosentino
JoAnn Arcenal
Sponsor since 2022
Creston Electronics, Inc.
Kevin Pchola
Sponsor since 2022
Miele
Harriette Thomas
Sponsor since 2023
JennAir
Eric Schwartz
Sponsor since 2023
Technology Designer Magazine
Wes Lind
Sponsor since 2023
True Residential
Jane Daniuarava
Sponsor since 2023
Vadara
Jessica Petrino
Sponsor since 2024
AJ Madison
Scott Trainor
Sponsor since 2024
Clerestory, Inc.
John Weinstein
Sponsor since 2024
Franz Viegener, NA
Lauren Rademacher 
Sponsor since 2024
Native Trails Homes
Charlotte Sawyer
Council Member
Architectural Newspaper
Barbara Haberman
Council Member
Bloomingdales
Geri Gerard
Council Member
Geri Gerard Design
Joan Gibbs
Council Member
Home Depot
Diana Mosher
Council Member
Mosher Design
Suzie Wheleer
Council Member
Rutt Cabinetry
Julie Schuster
Council Member
Schuster Design
Paul McCormack
Council Member
SMEG
Arlene Leccese
Council Member
SMEG
Toni Sabatino
CHAIRMAN, SPONSOR COMMITTEE
Toni Sabatino Style
About the NKBA
The NKBA is the world's leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals. Established in 1963 as a network of kitchen dealers, it has evolved into the premier association of designers, retailers, remodelers, manufacturers, distributors, fabricators, installers and other industry professionals. Today, the NKBA represents an unparalleled network of peers, tools and resources designed to support professional growth and business success.