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CKCA’s newly elected board members are: Craig Bauslaugh, Trevor Chaulk, and Rishelle Tarr.
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association held its 2025 annual meeting on June 19, and elected three new members for its board of directors.
Elected were: Craig Bauslaugh, chief improvement officer with Columbia Cabinets, B.C.; Trevor Chaulk, owner of Chaulk Woodworking, Ont.; and Rishelle Tarr, director, business operations with Westwood Cabinetry, B.C.
Immediately following the meeting, the board also appointed the executive officers whose terms were up for renewal.
Executive:
Amrita Bhogal, Sunrise Kitchens, president (continues second term as director and second year of a two-year term as president).
Luke Elias, Muskoka Cabinet Company, vice-president (continues second term as director and second year of a two-year term as vice-president).
Craig Atkinson, Marathon Hardware, treasurer (continues second term as director and begins first year of a 3-year term as Treasurer).
Pete Fournier, Triangle Kitchen, past-president (continues third term as director and second year of a two-year term as past president).
Sandra Wood, CKCA staff secretary (annual appointment).
Directors:
Terms of office are three years and may run for three consecutive terms.
Rick Hurst, Richelieu Hardware, director (continues first term).
James McKenna, Glenwood Kitchen, director (continues first term)
Trevor Chaulk, Chaulk Woodworking, director (re-elected - begins second term).
Craig Bauslaugh, Columbia Kitchens, director (newly elected - begins first term).
Joerg Brauns, Cyncly, director (Continues second term)
Giuseppe Castrucci, Laurysen Kitchens, director (continues second term).
Rishelle Tarr, Westwood Cabinets, director (newly elected – begins first term).
Chris Havey, CNC Automation, director (continues first term)
Gerald Van Woudenberg, Van Arbour Design, director (continues third term).
CKCA would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank departing Board members Heidi Boudreault, Denca Cabinets, and James Dewinetz, Pacific Rim Cabinets. Both served on the board for nine years.
Through their dedicated support, CKCA has been able to grow and evolve by delivering more programs and services to its members.
“As I complete the first year of my term as CKCA president, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together,” says CKCA President Amrita Bhogal.
"From launching the HR Roundtable, which brought together 20 HR professionals across Canada, to a record number of candidates running for our board, it’s clear our members are engaged and energized. We've enhanced our internal processes and hosted sold-out events that foster connection. “My focus remains on helping organizations build people-first workplaces, where culture is intentional and empowering. I’m excited to continue advocating for the role of culture in our industry by shaping a future where we grow through our people, guided by values that create purpose, resilience, and pride in our work.”
The CKCA National Forum will be held Sept. 23-25, in Kelowna, B.C. Registration opens this summer.
CKCA established in 1968, is a national trade association representing the kitchen cabinet industry in Canada. CKCA works to inspire progress and innovation in the industry, by promoting excellence, facilitating continuous improvement and working to ensure high standards for design and manufacturing are upheld.
