Committees

Committees are truly the backbone of this association.  Our not-for-profit association is run by the committees below, made up of members from all aspects of DPHA: reps, dealers, manufacturers, and professional members.  Our committees are always looking for eager and willing members!  If you are interested in joining a committee, or have any questions, please reach out to DPHA Staff

COMMITTEE PORTALS ARE OPEN TO ACTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Awards Committee

The primary responsibilities of the DPHA Awards Committee are:

  • Improve communicating nominations criteria, benefits of participation and the overall quality and quantity of nominations
  • Recognize outstanding accomplishments in the decorative plumbing and hardware industry
  • Create industry awareness of the program and winners
  • Spotlight exceptional individuals, companies and products
  • Involve the whole Association in the process of nominations
  • Publish the Product of the Year Guide

This committee meets for 1 hour the first Monday of the month via Zoom.

AWARDS COMMITTEE PORTAL

  • Jim Babbitt

    Jim Babbitt

    Chief Emeritus Director of All Things DPHA

    Committee Chair

  • Ryan Paul

    Ryan Paul

    Principal, Summit Architectural Resource LLC

    Committee Chair

Professional Development Committee

The primary responsibilities of the Professional Development Committee are:

  • Update Education Program manuals
  • Promote participation in DPHA University's programs
  • Update and maintain DPHA University as necessary
  • Publish new Education Program manuals
  • Create new educational opportunities for DPHA members

This committee meets for 1 hour the second Monday of the month via Zoom.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE PORTAL

  • Cynthia Carter

    Cynthia Carter

    Partner, Next Generation Marketing

    Committee Chair

  • Ben Alliker

    Ben Alliker

    National Sales Manager, BOCCHI

    Committee Chair

Program + Showcase Committee

The primary responsibilities of the Program + Showcase Committee are:

  • Secure talent and educational offerings for conference
  • Marketing and promote event attendance and participation
  • Create engaging and interactive schedule of events for conference
  • Build and promote luxury product showcase with best-in-class exhibitors and products
  • Plan and promote Awards Gala for association

This committee meets for 1 hour the third Monday of the month via Zoom.

PROGRAM + SHOWCASE COMMITTEE PORTAL

  • Kim Killgore

    Kim Killgore

    Principal, The Rain Company

    Committee Chair

  • Richard Campbell

    Richard Campbell

    Operations Manager, Renaissance Design Studio

    Committee Chair

Engagement Committee

The primary responsibilities of the Engagement Committee are:

  • Recruit and retain DPHA members
  • Marketing the benefits of DPHA membership to members and prospects
  • Develop promotional assets to promote membership and conference participation, and enhance DPHA's brand
  • Support DPHA Connect's PerkPoints Program

This committee meets for 1 hour the fourth Monday of the month via Zoom.

ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE PORTAL

  • Harris Wattles

    Harris Wattles

    General Manager, Amba Products

    Committee Chair

  • Anthony Hajjar

    Anthony Hajjar

    Vice President-Business Development, Jaclo

    Committee Chair