Plourde earns industry certification
PRESQUE ISLE — Lisa Plourde, of Rathbun Lumber Co. in Presque Isle, has announced that she has earned certification as an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer (AKBD) from the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry.
Lisa Plourde
The premiere hallmark for kitchen and bath professionals, NKBA certification is based on written examinations and industry experience. NKBA certified designers must also meet mandatory continuing education requirements annually. The AKBD certification recognizes achievement in the competencies necessary for both kitchen and bathroom design. The proficiencies required for the AKBD enhance an individual’s kitchen and bath career whether they are in industry sales, design, or manufacturing.
To earn AKBD certification, the professional must document a minimum of two years’ of industry experience, successfully complete 30 NKBA education hours, submit two professional affidavits, and pass the written AKBD academic exam.
This combination of experience and education ensures that Plourde is a trained, qualified professional in the kitchen and bath industry. A member of the NKBA, Plourde is the kitchen and bath designer at Rathbun Lumber Co., which specializes in kitchen and bathroom products, as well as building materials.
For more information, contact Plourde at 768-5022, lplourde@rathbunlumber.com or www.rathbunlumber.com.
