Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 28


What You Don't Know About the 30 Under 30
What's interesting about the KBIS 2017 30 Under 30? Wouldn't you like to know! That's why KBB decided to
play a version of the 20 Questions game with them so you can get to know them better - some will even share
their success tips, which could be very helpful to you and your business. You can definitely learn something
from this year's group of the best and the brightest, so get all you can from this first installment.
The group will share its findings on KBISNeXT Stage on Jan. 11, after covering the show floor in search of new
innovations, trends and technologies, as well as sustainable business practices and emerging business models.

BRAD SHERWOOD

CATHY M. PITTS

PAIGE FULLER

Epic Plumbing, Phoenix, Ariz.

Classic Kitchen & Bath, Harrisonburg, Va.

B.C.D. Interiors, Traverse City, Mich.

Brad manages the purchasing
and warehouse departments and
oversees all supply chain operations for Epic Plumbing, one of the largest contractors in Arizona.

Cathy is a kitchen and bath designer
and Certified Aging-in-Place specialist. She is also a member of the NKBA
and is always looking for ways to expand her education.

You did a business internship in Spain. What lessons did you learn?

While remodeling a farmhouse, I was able to work
around structural obstacles. Under the space was a cedar
retaining wall that lined up with a ceiling beam. This
meant I had limited space for plumbing to accommodate
the island and for the correct sloping. The island was a
forced location for the prep sink, which was a must for
the client, who also wanted a cutting block, a composite
bin and an overhang large enough for four people. I also
needed landing space for the sink and pullout space for
the waste container. This island (below) became a collaboration of function to create a visually stimulating piece.

Aside from being able to perfect my Spanish and seeing
and doing amazing things there, I learned quite a bit
about business and international markets. The business
environment in Barcelona is very different, but the connection to the global economy is very much the same. I
learned to adapt to these differences (especially in another
language) and embrace the culture and business norms
that shape the markets there. It opened my eyes to so
many things that you can only get while on another side
of the world from your home and your comfort zone.

Describe a project you've completed where you used your imagination?

Paige is one her company's lead
designers and provides a range
of services, including interior architecture, space planning, material selections and
tile design.
How do you stay successful?

a I meet with my team each morning so we can choose
which items will be a top priority for the day.

a I find it extremely important to be on site as much as possible while work is in progress to make sure my designs are
executed the way my clients and I have developed them.

a I use Chief Architect as much as possible because it is a
helpful tool in allowing my clients to visualize what their
project will look like.

a I am always gathering outside information from tile stores
and appliance, plumbing and flooring showrooms.

You also completed a mission for your church; what did that entail?

What is your involvement in your industry organizations?

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints, we are encouraged to give two years of our
life for a full-time, unpaid mission to give service and
teach the gospel. At 19 years old, I was assigned to the
northeast coastal area of Brazil (below), and up to that
point I had never learned a single word of Portuguese.
Those two years were challenging - learning the language, living in extreme heat and humidity, performing
hard physical labor and adjusting to an unfamiliar culture.
But they were by far the most rewarding experiences as
well. I watched people's lives change for the better, got
lost in service and hard work, learned to speak very good
Portuguese and became a better person. I can say with
confidence that pretty much every good thing in my life
has come from deciding to serve for those two years.

For my local NKBA chapter, I am a new member of the
Kitchen Tour Committee for 2016-2017. I also participate in local events that are sponsored each month to
grow as a design professional and to socialize with and
get feedback from other designers in the area.
As secretary and treasurer of the Professional Building in Women Council of the Grand Traverse Area, I
work with a group building a playhouse (below) that will
be auctioned off at the local Home Builder's Association
(HBA) scholarship dinner. The money will then go toward educational funding for women wishing to pursue
careers in the building industry.
As a member of the local HBA, I get the opportunity
to connect with
building professionals in the area
and learn more
about the building industry - not
just kitchen and
bathroom design.

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What made you decide to get your CAPS designation?

Growing up I witnessed the situational differences my
mother experienced living with rheumatoid arthritis. Two
times in my life I have seen her go through foot surgery
and witnessed the challenges our home presented during
her recovery. Aging in place affects everyone. We are not
always at 100 percent, and planning for those times in life
when sitting down to take a shower is more comfortable
than standing is definitely what I recommend.
I work with many retirees remodeling their master
baths to have larger walk-in, accessible showers. This
is where my CAPS designation is used most, but I also
remind the new construction client to include hidden
features that will help transition the space in the future.
Many clients may not see themselves needing these items,
but they can see the need for a parent or grandparent.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016

Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Happenings
Trends
Better Business
Solutions
KBIS Countdown
Before & After
Sustainable Design
What’s Hot
What’s Cool
Product Innovator Awards
Balanced Budget
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Intro
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Cover2
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 1
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 2
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 3
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 4
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 5
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Editor’s Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 7
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Show Director’s Note
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 9
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Happenings
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 11
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 12
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 13
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Trends
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 16
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 17
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Better Business
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Solutions
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 24
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - KBIS Countdown
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Before & After
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - 37
Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Sustainable Design
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - What’s Hot
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - What’s Cool
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Product Innovator Awards
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Kitchen & Bath Business - October 2016 - Balanced Budget
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