Ontario/Canada Chapter

About Us

About the NKBA Ontario/Canada Chapter

NKBA Ontario Canada Chapter
The NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) Ontario/Canada Chapter was established in 1977 and is one of the top associations for our industry. Our members are able to meet with other industry members to learn what’s out there and what other members offer. If you’re a Designer, a Sales Representative or an employee of an NKBA company, the NKBA has something for you.

Vision
The priority objective of the NKBA Ontario Chapter board is to increase our membership and expand our reach and brand equity within the Kitchen and Bath industry and the consumer marketplace in Ontario.

Mission Statement
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 in Ontario.

Chapter Officers

President

Darilyn Coles,

Toronto International Design Centre

Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8

Programs Chair

Gelanaz Hemati

Gelanaz & Associates Inc.

Richmond Hill, ON L4S 0E8

Communications Chair

Jennifer Donati

CIOT

Concord, ON L4K 2M6

Membership Chair

Jeanette Russell

Simply Trends Interiors Inc

Toronto, ON M9C 2X8

Secretary/Treasurer

Lucy Traetto

Blum Canada Ltd

Mississauga, ON L4W 0H5

Committee Members

Jeannie Sasaki

Design Awards Co-Chair, Golf Committee Member + Recruitment

Distinctive Appliances

Irene Chu

Design Awards Co-Chair + Golf Committee

CLIC Design

Ewa Fisher

Golf Tournament Co-Chair + Membership Committee

Fishee Designs

Andra Barr

Golf Tournament Co-Chair

Tasco

Gelanaz Hemati

Marketing Committee Co-Chair + Golf Committee Member

Gelanaz & Associates Inc.

Jennifer Donati

Marketing Committee Co-Chair

CIOT

Margaret Macdonald

Design Competition Co-Chair

Cambria

Noush Irani

Marketing Committee Member

Fisher & Paykel

Shaily Godhani

Marketing Committee Member

Estheteak

Darilyn Coles

Brighter Way Committee Chair, Gala Co-Chair, Marketing + Membership Committees

Toronto International Design Centre

Jeanette Russell

Membership + Golf Committee Member

Simply Trends Interiors Inc

Lucy Traetto

Gala Co-Chair, Golf + Brighter Way Committees

Blum

Jonathan Landingin

Golf + Marketing Committee

Monogram

Cristina Lombardi

Marketing Committee Member

The French Barn

Mary Ellen Riley

Membership Committee Member

FGI Industries

Shiv Tewarie

Marketing Committee Member

Berenson

Badr Rauhi Salhia

Marketing Committee Member

CIOT

Anna Binetti

Golf Tournament Committee Member

Caplans

Jennifer Baltare

Golf Committee Member

Goemans

Reka Kevsehi

Golf Committee Member

Vogt Industries

Marla Easser

Golf Committee Member

BSH Home Appliances

Melissa Gutierrez

Golf Committee Member

Tasco

Nicole Marshall

Marketing Committee Member

ACM Designs

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.