Congratulations to Rhonda R. Knoche, CMKBD, 2015 NKBA U Professional of the Year!

January 30, 2015

After four Finalists competed before a panel of NKBA judges and KBIS attendees to share how NKBA University has contributed to their growth and success, Rhonda R. Knoche, CMKBD, of Rhonda Knoche Design in Portland, OR, has been named the first-ever NKBA U Professional of the Year! In the spirit of continuing education, the following prizes have been awarded:

  1. The Grand Prize Winner, Rhonda R. Knoche, CMKBD, receives three all-expenses-paid trips for two from the contest’s sponsors: Platinum sponsor Cosentino will send Rhonda and a guest to Spain to tour its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Almeria; Gold sponsor Kohler Co. will provide a tour of its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Kohler, Wis., and Gold Sponsor GE will provide a tour of its Monogram Experience Center in Louisville, Ky
  2. The First Runner-Up Sarah Robinson will receive all-expenses-paid trips for two from Gold sponsors Kohler and GE.
  3. The Remaining Finalists Melissa Helvey, AKBD and Paula Kennedy, CMKBD will also receive all-expenses-paid trips for two from GE.

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