Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association announces 2026/27 board of directors

Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association announces 2026/27 board of directors July 6, 2026 | 9:23 am CDT

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Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association announces 2026/27 board of directors

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Dakota Smith

July 6, 2026 | 9:23 am CDT

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Luke Elias, Muskoka Cabinet Company,  President. Photo by CKCA. 

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association voted to elect two candidates to the Board of Directors for 2026/2027. Immediately following the Annual Meeting, the newly elected and Board then appointed the Executive Officers who’s terms were up for renewal.  We are pleased to provide the following update:

Executive: As Directors, these representatives also hold executive officer roles.

Luke Elias, Muskoka Cabinet Company,  President (Continues second term as Director and first year of a two-year term as President)

Rishelle Tarr, Westwood Fine Cabinetry,  Vice-President (Continues first term as Director and first year of a two-year term as Vice-President)

Craig Atkinson, Marathon Hardware, Treasurer (Continues second term as Director and second year of a 3-year term as Treasurer)

Amrita Bhogal, Sunrise Kitchens,  Past-President (Continues second term as Director and first year of a two-year term as Past President)

Sandra Wood, CKCA Staff  ,  Secretary (Annual appointment)

Directors: Terms of office are 3 years and may run for 3 consecutive terms.

Corey Laurysen, Laurysen Kitchens, Director (Newly elected, begins first term)

Pete Fournier, Triangle Kitchen,  Director (Continues third term)

Rick Hurst, Richelieu Hardware, Director (Continues first term)

James McKenna, Glenwood Kitchen, Director (Continues first term)

Trevor Chaulk, Chaulk Woodworking, Director (Continues second term)

Craig Bauslaugh, Columbia Kitchens, Director (Continues first term)

Joerg Brauns, Cyncly, Director (Continues second term)

Chris Havey, CNC Automation, Director (Continues second term)

Gerald Van Woudenberg, Van Arbour Design, Director (Continues third term)

 “I am honored to serve as President of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association at a pivotal time for our industry. Canadian manufacturers are facing significant challenges, but also tremendous opportunities to strengthen our position, grow our influence, and showcase the innovation and craftsmanship that define this sector," says CKCA President, Luke Elias. "Over the next two years, my focus will be on expanding our membership, strengthening our voice with government, increasing engagement across our committees and membership, and ensuring the association remains strong for future generations. We have built remarkable momentum in recent years, and I believe the best days for CKCA are still ahead. I look forward to working alongside our board, Executive Director Sandra Wood, and members across the country to continue building a stronger, more connected, and more influential association”

"We would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank departing Board member Giuseppe Castrucci, Laurysen Kitchens who served for 5 years," CKCA states in a press release. "Through his dedicated support, CKCA has been able to grow and evolve by delivering more programs and services to the membership."

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