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HAPPENINGS
Ken Williams, President, Caesarstone Canada, Ontario
Williams, who joined Caesarstone in 2016, specializes in building
strong teams with core values of high performance, people,
innovation, customer focus and credibility. Previously, he held
various senior executive-level positions, including executive
vice president of sales and marketing in a number of Masco
Corp. divisions and general management roles at Fortune Brands,
Rehill Company Ltd. and Thorn Stevenson Kellogg Management
Consultants.
Scott Edmunds, SVP of Marketing, Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisc.
Edmunds is responsible for overall Kohler Co. brand marketing
strategy and execution across the family of businesses, which
includes performance, digital, channel and campaign marketing
strategies. Prior to this role, he served as vice president of
marketing for global faucets - Kohler Brand. In that role, Edmunds
oversaw the marketing and product development of Kohler
faucets around the globe. He joined Kohler Co. in 2000.
From top left, clockwise:
Nicola Bertazzoni, Ken
Williams, Scott Edmunds,
Jill Ehnes, Michael Gross
and Peri Freidman
Photo credit: NKBA|KBIS
recognition for her expertise. She has served as the secretary
and treasurer on the NKBA National Board of Directors and is a
Fellow, Design Luminary Award recipient and past-chair to the
National Board for the American Society of Interior Designers.
Kelly has also been featured in such publications as The New
York Times, House Beautiful, Forbes, The Globe and Mail, USA
Today, Elle Decor and The Wall Street Journal.
Ken Roberts, Secretary/President, Atlas Roofi ng Corp., Atlanta
Roberts leads the four divisions of a top North American
manufacturer in roofing materials: Polyiso Roof & Wall
Insulation, Shingles & Underlayments, Molded Products and
Web Technologies. Prior to this, he was president of Delta
Faucet Co. and president of Masco Canada. Known for his
ability to build teams and manage complexity, Roberts has
held a variety of leadership positions in sales, international
business development, manufacturing, engineering, forecasting,
purchasing and logistics. He also spent three years overseas
developing Delta Faucet Co.'s China operations.
2025 NKBA Board Members
Nicola Bertazzoni, COO Bertazzoni Group,
Emilia Romagna, Italy
In 2008, Bertazzoni joined the sixth-generation, family-owned
appliance business. He assumed the position of VP sales in
2012 with a focus on global sales and set up subsidiaries for the
corporation throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas as part of
a business development strategy in the key markets. Bertazzoni
is president/director of all subsidiaries, and in 2021, he assumed
the role of COO for the entire Bertazzoni Group, overseeing the
company worldwide.
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Jill Ehnes, President, Delta Faucet Co., Indianapolis
As president of a multi-brand, multi-category plumbing
organization with operations in North America and Asia, Ehnes
is responsible for developing and driving the company's strategy,
expanding the product and category footprint and delivering
superior results while nurturing a culture of innovation and
passion for winning together. Ehnes joined Delta Faucet Co. in
2002 and has held a variety of leadership roles in information
services, new product development, customer solutions, human
resources and omnichannel retail.
Michael Gross, SVP, Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, Mich.
Gross was named to his current position in 2023, leading product
marketing inclusive of merchandising, strategy and product
delivery engineering for the North American business, which
exceeds $10 billion in annual sales. In his 17 years with Whirlpool
Corp., he has held roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to
joining Whirlpool, he was employed by the NBA, Orlando Magic
and has also held leadership positions with REICO Kitchen and
Bath (a Mid-Atlantic retailer).
Peri Friedman, COO, Fabuwood, Newark, N.J.
With 14 years at Fabuwood, Friedman has been instrumental in
driving innovation and operational excellence across production,
technology, sales and logistics. She is known for implementing
lean manufacturing practices and integrating advanced
technologies, fostering a values-driven, customer-centric culture
that empowers teams and enhances customer satisfaction. With
a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to strategic
growth, Friedman has positioned herself as a key contributor to
Fabuwood's success.
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