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NKBA Names Shelly Palmer as 2016 Tech Advisor

Palmer will provide Association members with insights into
technology’s impact on kitchen and bath design

Shelly Palmer

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Jan. 27, 2016) — The NKBA today announced a partnership with Shelly Palmer, Managing Director, Digital Media Group at Landmark Ventures. In addition to delivering the State of the Industry address during KBIS 2016, Palmer will serve the Association as a 2016 Tech Advisor.

Through the year-long partnership, Palmer will share his insights with NKBA members through a series of videos that explore technology’s impact in the bathroom, 3D printing and project management software that can simplify and improve communications among all the stakeholders for kitchen and bath projects.

At KBIS, Palmer will present, “Smart Kitchen – The Myth vs. Reality,” which will focus on the steps companies should take to be ready for smart kitchens.

Palmer is well known as Fox 5 New York’s on-air tech expert and for his work on the Emmy-nominated television show, Shelly Palmer Digital Living. He is also a regular technology commentator for CNBC, MSNBC, CNN and Fox Business News.

About the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS), as part of Design and Construction Week ® (DCW). With nearly 14,000 member companies representing tens of thousands of members in segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the industry since the association’s founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide. For more information, visit NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).

KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.