The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association held its 2026 annual meeting via Zoom on June 18 to elect its new board of directors.
Two board positions were up for grabs and Chris Havey (left) of CNC Automation was re-elected to serve a second three-year term on the board.
For the second position members elected Corey Laurysen, (right) of Laurysen Kitchens for his first three-year term.
CKCA thanked all candidates for coming forward.
In addition, Luke Elias of Muskoka Cabinet Company is now CKCA president serving a two-year term.
Honoured to serve
CKCA President Luke Elias says he is “honoured 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.
“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.”
Luke Elias
Amrita Bhogal of Sunrise Kitchens has moved from president to past president position.
Rishelle Tarr of Westwood Fine Cabinetry was appointed by the board and has accepted the position as vice-president.
Immediately following the annual meeting, the newly elected board appointed the executive officers whose terms were up for renewal.
The new executive is as follows:
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 three years and may run for three 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)
CKCA also acknowledged and sincerely thanked departing board member Giuseppe Castrucci, Laurysen Kitchens who served for five years. Through his dedicated support, CKCA has been able to grow and evolve by delivering more programs and services to the membership.
The CKCA National Forum will be held Oct. 5-8, in Quebec and registration will open this summer.
CKCA established in 1968, is a national trade association representing the kitchen cabinet industry in Canada.
