Adrean Stephenson

June Member Spotlight 

Employer

Chief Architect Software: Product Marketing, Catalog Development Manager, Drafting and Illustration

Why did you join the NKBA?

A lot of my work revolves around residential and kitchen and bath design. I joined because I wanted to understand more about the professional association and the industry.

Why this line of business?

I've always love homes, the construction process, and how things come together in a complete design.

One item you cannot live without

When it comes to designing spaces, I definitely couldn't live without my software. It is the mechanism that translates ideas into sharable concepts.

Fun Fact about you 

You are happiest when ...

Chelsea "CJ" Jenkins

MARCH MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Who do you work for?

Gargoyle Granite & Marble / Receptionist

Why did you join the NKBA?

"I enjoy learning more about the industry and the different trades involved, and a major bonus is getting to know like- minded people in our area."

Favorite quote

JUST KEEP SWIMMING

If your business had a theme song, what would it be?

Cant Hold Us- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Why did you decide to go into this line of business?

" I enjoy customer service, and working with people to bring their kitchen and bath visions to life. DIY kitchen and bath remodel has always been one of my hobbies. Now I get to take it to the next level with my job."

Your happiest when...

"I am working in my yard or garden."

What is one item you cannot live without?

"Chapstick"

Fun Fact about you

"I lived in North Dakota for 3 years during the oil boom in 2012."

Natalie Oestreich

February Member Spotlight

Employer

Ziggys Home Improvement

(Designer)

Why did you join the NKBA?

"To further my knowledge of the industry and build relationships through networking"

Why did you decide to go into this line of business?

"I fell in love with the building industry & design specifically. There is a beauty in loving the space you live in"

One item you cant live without?

COFFEE

FUN FACT

"Grew up racing ATVs throughout the PNW. I raced cross country and motocross most often. "

Favorite quote

"Be fearlessly authentic"